Missouri Police Face Backlash and Lawsuits After Signing 287(g) ICE Agreements

Missouri law enforcement agencies that signed 287(g) agreements with ICE face mounting political backlash and expensive litigation. The state has seen over 60 individual agreements signed, joining a nationwide expansion to 1,527 total agreements across 39 states. Critics argue the agreements erode community trust and expose municipalities to civil rights lawsuits, while supporters cite federal cooperation as essential to public safety.