House Resolution No. encourages county sheriffs and local law enforcement agencies in Michigan to enter into 287(g) agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enhance immigration enforcement and public safety. The 287(g) program allows local law enforcement to perform certain federal immigration law enforcement functions under ICE supervision, which includes identifying and processing removable aliens who have been arrested. The resolution emphasizes the importance of local participation in this program to improve cooperation between federal and local authorities, thereby facilitating the identification and removal of individuals unlawfully present in the U.S. who have committed criminal offenses.

The resolution highlights the benefits of the 287(g) program, including comprehensive federal training and resources for local officers, ensuring they operate within legal bounds while enforcing immigration laws. It cites the City of Taylors' police department as a model for effective collaboration with ICE and expresses a commitment to upholding federal immigration law. By encouraging broader participation in the 287(g) program, the resolution aims to reinforce Michigan's support for the rule of law and discourage sanctuary policies that obstruct federal immigration enforcement. Copies of the resolution will be sent to relevant officials, including the Michigan Sheriffs Association and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.