Wyoming Highway Patrol Teams Up With ICE For Immigration Enforcement

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon Mark Gordon says the Wyoming Highway Patrol has formally entered into an agreement with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to participate in the  287(g) program to help with immigration enforcement.

That's according to a news release from the governor's office.

Under the agreement, Troopers will be able to take action against illegal aliens and develop evidence in the case. Currently the sheriff's offices in Laramie, Natrona, Sweetwater, Carbon and Campbell counties are also enrolled in 287 (g) agreements.

Patrol 'Uniquely  Positioned" To Support Immigration Enforcement

“Our troopers are uniquely positioned to support immigration enforcement through our daily operations along Wyoming’s interstates — key corridors for cross-country travel that are sometimes exploited for unlawful activity. The 287(g) agreement enhances our ability to identify individuals in violation of federal immigration law and take appropriate action under ICE’s direction,” Col. Tim Cameron said, Administrator, Wyoming Highway Patrol. “This partnership strengthens public safety, expands our access to federal resources and intelligence, and reinforces the strong working relationships we maintain with local law enforcement.”

According to the release, “Wyoming has been firm in our commitment to helping secure the border, and this is another step in that process,” Governor Gordon said. “Our nation’s security depends upon effective immigration enforcement, and I am proud that our Wyoming Highway Patrol continues to support this effort and is now formalizing their commitment to this work through our agreement with ICE.”  

You can hear the governor's comments in the attached audio file.