Idaho county probation officers compile ‘foreign-born list’ to hand over to ICE as critics raise alarms
Canyon County, Idaho, probation officers compiled a list of foreign-born people for ICE without confirming whether they are in the country illegally.
TL;DR
- Canyon County, Idaho probation officers compiled a list of foreign-born individuals for ICE without verifying their immigration status.
- Communications show probation officers coordinated with ICE, including sharing check-in times and locations.
- Immigration attorneys express concern that the list could lead to the detention of U.S. citizens or legal residents.
- The county probation department states that verifying legal status is the responsibility of federal authorities.
- Past actions by Canyon County law enforcement, including notifying ICE of foreign-born inmates, have led to lawsuits and settlements.
- A significant number of individuals on the list were on probation for offenses like DUI, drug crimes, and disturbing the peace.
- Probation officers sometimes provided ICE with personal information such as home addresses and vehicle details of probationers.