287(g) program
E331250
The 287(g) program is a U.S. immigration enforcement initiative that allows designated state and local law enforcement agencies to collaborate with federal authorities in identifying and detaining individuals suspected of being in the country unlawfully.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| 287(g) program canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T3148505 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: 287(g) program Context triple: [Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, created, 287(g) program]
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A.
The Emergency Food Assistance Program
The Emergency Food Assistance Program is a U.S. federal initiative that helps supplement the diets of low-income Americans by providing them with emergency food and nutrition assistance at no cost.
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B.
Lifeline program
The Lifeline program is a U.S. federal initiative that provides discounted phone and broadband services to low-income consumers to help ensure affordable access to communications.
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C.
Homeland Security Grant Program
The Homeland Security Grant Program is a federal funding initiative that supports state, local, tribal, and territorial efforts to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism and other threats.
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D.
Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS program
The Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS program is a federal initiative that provides housing assistance and related support services to low-income people living with HIV/AIDS and their families in the United States.
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E.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program is a U.S. Department of Agriculture nutrition assistance program that provides monthly packages of nutritious USDA foods to low-income older adults.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: 287(g) program Target entity description: The 287(g) program is a U.S. immigration enforcement initiative that allows designated state and local law enforcement agencies to collaborate with federal authorities in identifying and detaining individuals suspected of being in the country unlawfully.
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A.
The Emergency Food Assistance Program
The Emergency Food Assistance Program is a U.S. federal initiative that helps supplement the diets of low-income Americans by providing them with emergency food and nutrition assistance at no cost.
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B.
Lifeline program
The Lifeline program is a U.S. federal initiative that provides discounted phone and broadband services to low-income consumers to help ensure affordable access to communications.
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C.
Homeland Security Grant Program
The Homeland Security Grant Program is a federal funding initiative that supports state, local, tribal, and territorial efforts to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism and other threats.
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D.
Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS program
The Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS program is a federal initiative that provides housing assistance and related support services to low-income people living with HIV/AIDS and their families in the United States.
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E.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program is a U.S. Department of Agriculture nutrition assistance program that provides monthly packages of nutritious USDA foods to low-income older adults.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
United States federal program
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immigration enforcement program ⓘ |
| administeredBy |
United States Department of Homeland Security
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surface form:
Department of Homeland Security
Immigration and Customs Enforcement ⓘ
surface form:
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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| agreementType | memorandum of agreement ⓘ |
| allows |
designated local law enforcement agencies to perform certain federal immigration functions
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designated state law enforcement agencies to perform certain federal immigration functions ⓘ |
| authorityGrantedTo |
specially trained local officers
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specially trained state officers ⓘ |
| componentOf | interior immigration enforcement strategy of the United States ⓘ |
| controversy |
allegations of racial profiling
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concerns about erosion of community trust in police ⓘ criticism from immigrant rights organizations ⓘ |
| cooperatesWith |
county sheriff offices
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local jails ⓘ municipal police departments ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
ⓘ
surface form:
United States
|
| criticizedBy |
civil liberties organizations
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immigrant advocacy groups ⓘ |
| criticizedFor |
lack of consistent oversight across jurisdictions
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sweeping in individuals with minor or no criminal history ⓘ |
| describedAs | a force multiplier for ICE ⓘ |
| enables | cooperation between federal and local law enforcement on immigration enforcement ⓘ |
| focusesOn | noncitizens arrested or detained by local authorities ⓘ |
| function |
detain individuals suspected of being in the United States unlawfully
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identify individuals who may be removable under U.S. immigration law ⓘ issue immigration detainers in cooperation with ICE ⓘ |
| goal |
enhance the identification and removal of removable noncitizens
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expand ICE’s enforcement reach through local partnerships ⓘ |
| impactOn |
local jail operations
ⓘ
relationships between immigrant communities and police ⓘ |
| includes | training of designated officers by ICE ⓘ |
| legalAuthorityType | delegated federal immigration authority ⓘ |
| legalBasis |
Immigration and Nationality Act
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surface form:
Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act
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| policyArea |
immigration law enforcement
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public safety ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Secure Communities
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surface form:
Secure Communities program
immigration detainer practices ⓘ |
| requires |
background checks for participating officers
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completion of ICE immigration law training course ⓘ formal agreement between ICE and local jurisdiction ⓘ participating agencies to comply with federal civil rights laws ⓘ participating officers to follow ICE supervision and guidance ⓘ |
| requiresFundingFrom | participating state and local jurisdictions ⓘ |
| scope | civil immigration enforcement ⓘ |
| subjectTo |
periodic review by ICE
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renewal or termination of memoranda of agreement ⓘ |
| supportFrom |
immigration restriction advocacy groups
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some state and local law enforcement agencies ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: 287(g) program Description of subject: The 287(g) program is a U.S. immigration enforcement initiative that allows designated state and local law enforcement agencies to collaborate with federal authorities in identifying and detaining individuals suspected of being in the country unlawfully.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.