Speaker. I rise today in strong opposition to the rule for H.R. 1684. This bill in its current form would eliminate the critical Federal 287(g) program. which serves as a force multiplier for immigration enforcement across our Nation. The 287(g) program is a highly effective. voluntary partnership that provides the legal authority and training for States and local enforcement to investigate. detain and arrest illegal aliens on civil and criminal charges and grounds in the course of their regular duties. Unfortunately. an amendment offered in the Rules Committee to reauthorize this important program was not made in order. jeopardizing the future of this popular program with local and State law enforcement agencies across our Nation and in my district. Illegal immigration is a serious problem in eastern Oklahoma. and securing a 287(g) designation is a top priority of mine. I am working diligently to see that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Officials and the Tulsa County Sheriffs Office partner in this program. 287(g) would provide them with the resources they need to deal with the evergrowing criminal alien population in Tulsa. I am pleased with the progress we have made and recently learned from ICE officials that we are in the final stages of making 287(g) a reality in northeastern Oklahoma. The 287(g) program is working to stop the catchandrelease practice that allows dangerous criminal illegal aliens to remain free in communities across our Nation. It would be foolish for the House not to reauthorize this critical program. I urge my colleagues to reject this illconsidered rule.
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