Benton County Faces ICE Partnership Vote | Little Rock News

Benton County is locked in a fiery debate over its ICE 287(g) partnership, as residents protest the Sheriff’s Office’s expanded role—including a new task force model—and demand accountability. A proposed fund to reimburse law enforcement costs has sparked outrage, with critics calling it a cover for racial profiling and bounty hunter tactics. Some are even urging a boycott. The Quorum Court will decide the program’s fate on September 24th, with the vote poised to reshape the county’s relationship with immigration enforcement. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/59764e2373b4bb73