Indiana police collaborate quietly with ICE on enforcement operations
Aug 2, 2026·Location: Avon, IN
An investigative report documents coordinated enforcement operations between Indiana police departments and ICE, including traffic stops in Avon and Whitestown in July 2025 that resulted in immigration arrests. As of May 2026, 31 Indiana agencies have signed up for ICE's 287(g) program, with 17 joining in 2026 alone. Governor Mike Braun's executive order directs state agencies to cooperate with ICE and a new state law compels local police compliance with federal immigration enforcement.
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