ST. PETE: END 287(g)
STOP POLICE COLLABORATION WITH ICE
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WHAT IS 287(g)?
WHAT IS 287(g)?
287(g) is a voluntary agreement that allows local law enforcement to perform immigration activities in partnership with ICE.
Since February 28, 2025, the St. Petersburg Police Department signed into this agreement unilaterally, without consulting our Mayor, City Council or the people of St. Pete.
INCREASES RACIAL PROFILING
INCREASES RACIAL PROFILING
Studies show that when police work with ICE racial profiling goes UP. An ACLU review from 2022 determined that 65% of 287(g) participating agencies have exhibited patterns of racial profiling.
FUELS TRUMP'S DEPORTATION MACHINE
FUELS TRUMP'S DEPORTATION MACHINE
States with more participation in 287(g) have shown higher deportation rates. Florida is at the center of ICE's inhumane agenda with the majority of 287(g) participating police departments, boosting ICE deportation numbers.
MAKES OUR COMMUNITIES LESS SAFE
MAKES OUR COMMUNITIES LESS SAFE
The reality contradicts Trump and DeSantis’ immigrant-demonizing rhetoric: Immigrants do not cause crime. 287(g) targets individuals with no history of serious crime and exposes immigrants to more crime by eroding public trust.
TAXPAYERS END UP FOOTING THE BILL
TAXPAYERS END UP FOOTING THE BILL
287(g) is expensive. Police departments have to get training, buy software and pay overtime to deputized officers. This is a masive waste of taxes while the city of St. Pete experiences a cost of living crisis for our working class.
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