Speaker. I rise today in strong opposition to the rule for H.R. 1684. This bill. in its current form would prohibit state and local governments from receiving reimbursement for training expenses associated with participating in the 287(g) program. 287(g) 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 state and local law enforcement officers to investigate. detain. and arrest illegal aliens on civil and criminal grounds in the course of their regular duties. Unfortunately. an amendment offered in the Rules Committee to enhance this important program was not made in order. jeopardizing the ability of state and local law enforcement agencies to join the program. 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 ICE officials and the Tulsa County Sherriffs office partnered in this program. 287(g) would provide them with the resources they need to deal with the ever growing criminal alien population in Tulsa. I am pleased with the progress we have made. and recently leamned from ICE officials that we are in the final stages of making 287(g) a reality for Eastern Oklahoma. The 287(g) program is working to stop the catch and release practice that allows dangerous criminal illegal aliens to remain free in communities across our Nation. It would be foolish for the House not to allow for reimbursement of 287(g) training related expenses. I urge my colleagues to reject this illconsidered rule.
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