The Immigration Storytelling Project

Immigrants belong here but the Trump administration has launched an unprecedented attack on them, often employing unconstitutional practices to fulfill a cruel and inhumane agenda. In this series, we explain how these policies affect lives and tell the true stories of our neighbors and community members who are being targeted.

February 24, 2026

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Is Mississippi helping ICE expand its reach?

In the past year, Mississippi has quietly, but efficiently, expanded its operations with the federal government’s law enforcement agencies.

Using 287(g) agreements as a basis for partnership, several of Mississippi’s public officials have joined forces with Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE). The embattled agency has unleashed violence, which has spurred a wave of resistance, across the United States.

Agreements between ICE and some Mississippi law enforcement agencies are likely to reshape public safety, civil rights and communities across the state. This explainer provides information, data and resources for people who are concerned about the expanding role of ICE in their communities.