Fairview may soon become Tennessee’s first city to enter a 287(g) Task Force ICE agreement. While pitched as public safety, critics warn it could expand federal oversight over local police—raising big questions about control and cost.
By Kelly Jackson | TruthWire News
Tomorrow night, the Fairview City Commission will vote on Resolution 35-25, a measure directing the city manager and police chief to initiate talks with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) about entering into a 287(g) Task Force Model agreement.
The stated goal is public safety. But between the fine print, federal strings, and the multi-million-dollar fiscal incentives waiting behind the scenes, critics are asking: Is this really about immigration enforcement—or is it a federally funded backdoor for state and local politicians to cash in?
What Is 287(g)?