ICE and Local Law Enforcement: A Practical Overview of Federal Immigration Law and ICE Operations
June 25
9:00PDT | 12:00 PM EDT
Presented by Sam Hall, Esq.
Federal immigration enforcement activity is at historic levels — and local law enforcement agencies are caught at the intersection of competing legal obligations, federal pressure, and significant civil liability exposure. This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of how U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducts enforcement activities within communities and how those operations intersect with local jurisdictions. The discussion will also focuses on ICE’s partnerships with local law enforcement agencies. Attendees will gain insight into the legal frameworks that govern these relationships—such as 287(g) agreements, detainer practices, and information‑sharing mechanisms—and the practical considerations that arise when federal and local authorities coordinate enforcement efforts. The presentation also highlights areas where local governments may encounter operational or legal friction, offering guidance on navigating those challenges. The session further reviews key pending litigation involving ICE operations, including cases addressing detainer authority, constitutional claims, and disputes over federal–local cooperation.
Participants Will Learn:
How ICE conducts enforcement operations within local communities.
The legal framework governing 287(g) agreements, detainers, and information-sharing.
How federal and local agencies coordinate immigration enforcement efforts.
Operational and legal challenges that can arise during federal-local cooperation.
Key pending litigation affecting ICE operations and local government involvement.
Constitutional and legal issues surrounding detainers and enforcement practices.
Best practices for communicating with stakeholders, elected officials, and the public.
Strategies for maintaining transparency while meeting legal and operational obligations.
Who should attend
This program is designed for law enforcement executives, command and supervisory staff, internal affairs commanders, jail administrators, and agency counsel responsible for policy development and constitutional compliance.
Presented by:
Sam Hall, Esq.
Partner, Crivello, Nichols & Hall S.C.
Sam Hall is a partner at Crivello, Nichols & Hall S.C., one of the Midwest's premier law enforcement defense and civil rights litigation firms. He represents law enforcement agencies and officers in federal civil rights actions and provides legal counsel on constitutional compliance, use of force, and agency policy. Sam is co-faculty for Shield PST's Use of Force in Transition Symposium (Green Bay, July 2026).