287(g)

Cobb County January 20, 2021

Owens ends Cobb participation in 287(g) program

Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens is ending the county’s participation in the 287(g) program, he announced Tuesday. Owens said that his action will encourage immigrants to not be afraid of…

Immigrants rights advocates hold up signs calling for the defunding of 287-G

Cobb County November 22, 2020

Owens commits to ending Cobb participation in 287(g) program targeting immigrants

Newly elected Cobb County sheriff Craig Owens has committed to getting rid of the county’s participation in the 287(g) Program, a program of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency…

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Owens ends Cobb participation in 287(g) program

Owens commits to ending Cobb participation in 287(g) program targeting immigrants