I will continue to support programs like Section 287(G) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act which allows police officers to receive specialized training from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Will continue to support Section 287(g) programs that let local police receive specialized ICE training.
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I will continue to support programs like Section 287(G) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act which allows police officers to receive specialized training from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
The 287(g) program allows ICE to delegate specified immigration officer functions to state and local law enforcement officers under ICE direction and oversight, and ICE provides training and certification for participating officers.
Steve Womack has represented Arkansas as a Republican Representative in Congresses 112th through 119th, January 3, 2011-present.
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The promise was to continue supporting Section 287(g) programs, not necessarily to enact a new law or single measurable expansion. Womack remained in the same federal House office after the 2016 campaign, and his official House immigration issue page states continued support for Section 287(g)-type ICE training programs. ICE's description confirms the program matches the promised policy. The available evidence establishes continued public office support during a later term, though it does not show a distinct same-term legislative enactment or vote tied to the promise.