Here’s a peek at my latest investigation on the intersection of federal immigration enforcement and local policing in Texas with @David_Barer, @rich1e_, @hueyjayd & @MattGrantKXAN, a partnership with @propublica & @TexasTribune. Watch the full story tonight on @KXAN_News at 10 or online now: bit.ly/4A0XkGI. Explore the complete project: kxan.com/shadow-force #KXANinvestigates

ICYMI: Catch new episodes of Cause & Effect, KXAN’s new weekly investigative program, every Friday on-air at 4:30p, online or streaming on KXAN+. Watch the latest episode on Austin’s recent ICE operations: kxan.com/cause-and-effect/ic…

Texas law enforcement agencies are getting millions in federal dollars to partner with ICE—but federal money isn’t the whole story. See how Texas taxpayers are helping fund the state’s 287(g) mandate: kxan.com/investigations/foll…

Millions in federal and state immigration dollars are flowing to Texas law enforcement through the 287(g) program, funding vehicles, equipment, payroll and more. @ArezowDoost

A new episode of @KXAN_News’ State of Texas Podcast is out! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/4zpCGAm 🎧 #txlege

TONIGHT AFTER THE GAME: @KXAN_News’ @ArezowDoost, @David_Barer and @Lensmonkey look at how ICE funding is reshaping local policing in Texas. Watch the next part of our team’s Shadow Force investigation tonight on-air, or explore the full report now online: bit.ly/4eLxVZt #KXANinvestigates

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Texas has the most 287(g) ICE partnerships in the nation among local law enforcement, with some lawmakers eyeing even more expansion.

Los acuerdos de ICE con las fuerzas del orden locales están aumentando en Texas. Mientras que el estado designa más dinero, oficiales y poder detrás del 287(g), KXAN exige respuestas sobre cómo funciona. kxan.com/shadow-force/espano…

A new edition of @KXAN_News’ Texas Politics Newsletter is out! Sign up for future editions: kxan.com/newsletters 📰 #txlege

Texas leads the country in 287(g) partnerships with ICE. But what happens when local officers take on federal immigration enforcement authority?

Texas se ha convertido en el epicentro de la expansión del programa 287(g) de ICE. Cientos de agencias se han sumado, más agentes han recibido autoridad federal para hacer cumplir las leyes migratorias y nuevos fondos impulsan el crecimiento del programa. En una investigación conjunta con @propublica y @TexasTribune, @KXAN_News encontró que esta expansión ha avanzado con poca transparencia. Algunas agencias han retenido documentos, han remitido solicitudes de información a ICE o se han opuesto a divulgar registros. KXAN identificó a cientos de agentes autorizados en Texas, entre ellos más de una docena con antecedentes de cargos penales o de sanciones disciplinarias estatales. Estos hallazgos plantean preguntas sobre cómo se evalúa a los agentes antes de su autorización. Mientras Texas destina más dinero y asigna más agentes y autoridad al programa 287(g), KXAN continúa buscando respuestas sobre una iniciativa que permanece, en gran medida, en las sombras. Lee nuestras historias en español: kxan.com/shadow-force/espano… #KXANinvestigates

Growing battle over immigration enforcement in Austin: KXAN takes you behind the scenes of a recent ICE operation as questions are raised about enforcement tactics. @MattGrantKXAN @hinklej

An immigration enforcement program aimed at catching dangerous criminals is growing in Texas communities—but who's getting picked up and why?

TODAY: A new episode of @KXAN_News’ Cause & Effect explores immigration enforcement tactics in Austin. Watch on-air at 4:30p, streaming on KXAN+ or online at tinyurl.com/e3fmkfzz. #KXANinvestigates

ICE agreements with local law enforcement are growing in Texas. As the state puts more money, officers and power behind 287(g), KXAN is pushing for answers about how it operates. Explore our new "Shadow Force" project at KXAN.com/Shadow-Force

KXAN identificó al menos 530 oficiales autorizados a ejercer facultades federales de inmigración en Texas – y puede haber más. Nuestro equipo investiga la creciente alianza del estado con ICE y como los agentes locales están cumpliendo con su misión. kxan.com/investigations/mas-…

Very proud of the Shadow Force project launched by @KXAN_News investigators this week, examining Texas police agreements with ICE. Grateful for those who shared their stories and expertise. Honored to partner with @propublica and @TexasTribune. And thankful for my collaborators, including @David_Barer, @hueyjayd, @rich1e_, @ArezowDoost, @GraceReaderTV, @Lensmonkey, @MattGrantKXAN, Robert Sim’s, @A_Schnitker, Jaclyn Ramkissoon, @ViannaDavila, @msweetharris and more! Explore our work now: kxan.com/shadow-force #KXANinvestigates

So excited to see this important project launch from our TX local news partner @KXAN_News

KXAN identified at least 530 officers in Texas authorized to use federal immigration powers—and there could be more. Partnering with @propublica and @TexasTribune, our team investigates the state's growing ICE partnership program and how local officers are carrying out its mission. kxan.com/investigations/more…