Latinxs in the South: Immigration Enforcement

Georgia Morris '23
"North Carolina once had more counties in 287(g) agreements than any other state in the country, making it a 'pioneer for 287(g)' (Armus). Since 2018, many counties have cut ties with ICE programs upon the elections of African American Democratic sheriffs, including Mecklenburg and Wake counties, the two most populous in the state. Today, the 287(g) program is in place in only four North Carolina counties: Cabarrus, Gaston, Henderson and Nash. (Armus). And while it seems that the state is moving away from this harmful program, North Carolina’s history with the program has already shown its upsetting effects."

Genesis Canela '21
US District Court Judge Thomas Thrash characterized HB 87 intent "to create such a climate of hostility, fear, mistrust, and insecurity that all illegal aliens will leave Georgia.”