Idaho Prisons Join Federal Immigration Enforcement | Boise News

Idaho’s Department of Correction has officially joined a federal 287(g) program with ICE, empowering state prison staff to serve immigration warrants on undocumented inmates already in custody — a move formalizing long-standing cooperation. Governor Brad Little frames it as upholding the law and ensuring illegal immigrants convicted of crimes are transferred to federal custody after serving their state sentences. This makes Idaho the second state agency to enter such a partnership, following the State Police’s June 2025 agreement for inmate transport — which was adjusted to avoid moving prisoners before convictions. Twelve local agencies, including the only city participant, Post Falls Police, now have these agreements, though lawmakers pushing for mandatory participation face resistance from sheriffs who prefer voluntary collaboration. 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/3e5bfc26a5b5f7cf