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Wyoming towns expand 287(g) agreements with ICE under Trump administration

Apr 15, 2026 · Cheyenne, WY

Wyoming towns expand 287(g) agreements with ICE under Trump administration

Four Wyoming towns — Wheatland, Shoshoni, Pine Bluffs, and Moorcroft — along with seven counties and the Wyoming Highway Patrol signed 287(g) agreements with ICE in April 2026, adopting the Task Force Model that allows local law enforcement to perform immigration enforcement duties during routine policing. The expansion reflects a nationwide trend following the Trump administration's 2025 revival of the Task Force Model, which the Obama administration had discontinued in 2012 due to concerns about racial profiling and community trust. The agreements have sparked protests in Rock Springs and Cheyenne, with immigration advocates warning that local law enforcement risks losing community trust, though some Wyoming sheriffs view the partnerships as necessary oversight of federal immigration enforcement.

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