ICE Funds Police Immigration Arrests | Lubbock News

ICE is rolling out a new financial safety net for local cops helping enforce immigration laws—offering subsidized liability insurance to shield officers from lawsuits, potentially covering up to $500K in legal costs. The plan aims to ease police reluctance by reimbursing departments $250 annually, which roughly matches the insurance’s cost. Critics warn it’s another step toward shielding officers from accountability when rights are violated. With arrests through these partnerships surging—averaging 3,000 per month, up from under 1,000 last year—and nearly 1,600 agencies now involved across 32 states, ICE is actively seeking industry input and planning to hire a contractor to manage training and outreach, hoping to turn legal hesitations into widespread cooperation. 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/e98b5365430764d4