Date of Award

2011

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

Submission Date

October 2026

Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]

Steigenga, Timothy J.

Abstract

The 287(g) program trains state local law enforcement agencies and authorizes them to enforce federal immigration law. Utilizing data from Collier, Bay, Miami-Dade, and Lake counties, this thesis analyzes the impact of Florida's 287(g) program to determine if the program effectively targets "criminal aliens," as outlined in the goals of the program. While the implementation of 287(g) in Florida has increased the number of unauthorized immigrants deported, the initiative has not effectively met its stated goal to target criminal aliens. Furthermore, the 287(g) program has resulted in other consequences, such as the criminalization of immigrants, hindering local law enforcement agencies in promoting community safety, and transferring local immigration enforcement costs to the federal government.

Comments

Includes bibliography.

Extent

99 p.

Identifier

FA00003589

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