During Monday’s edition of NewsNation’s “Elizabeth Vargas Reports,” Texas Lt. Gov.-elect Vikki Goodwin (D) urged the state to end its 287(g) agreements and said local law enforcement should not be “aiding and abetting ICE” in Texas.
Host Elizabeth Vargas asked whether Texas would begin reducing its cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
“Possibly,” Goodwin said. She explained that 287(g) agreements require local law enforcement agencies to work with ICE, arguing that those departments should instead focus on protecting their own communities. Goodwin called for the agreements to be rescinded, while saying ICE should continue carrying out its federal responsibilities without local police assisting the agency.
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Vargas noted that the proposal resembled sanctuary-state policies adopted by several Democratic-led states.
“We just want to treat people humanely,” Goodwin replied.