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“Idaho is stepping up to help the Trump administration transport illegal immigrants with criminal histories out of our jails and to ICE facilities, where they will be deported out of our country,” Little declared.
This isn’t just talk. The governor made it crystal clear what kind of threats Idaho communities are facing:
“These criminals here illegally have committed crimes such as domestic violence, robbery, driving under the influence, and other dangerous activities that threaten Idaho families, but in counties across our state they are being released back into our communities after arrest. This is unacceptable.”
Kristi Noem Applauds the Move
The Trump administration, now back in action and laser-focused on restoring law and order, is finding support in unlikely corners. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem praised the Idaho partnership as a key component in the broader national effort.
“287(g) is critically important to our strategy of having the enforcement that we need to really address the criminal activities that we’ve seen out on the ground,” Noem stated.
She emphasized how local insight and cooperation can supercharge enforcement efforts:
“It has been wonderful to see people jump in and be a part of it to make sure that we have not just the authorities that we need to go out there and to work, but also to have the local knowledge and the people in the community that really want to be a part of the solution.”
And the Trump team is hungry for more. “We are looking for more agreements like that across the country, and we will continue to build on it,” Noem added.
ICE Director Backs the Plan
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons underscored just how critical these partnerships are to public safety — not just for citizens, but for law enforcement officers too.
“I’m really encouraged to see Idaho making its communities safer by signing on with our 287(g) program,” Lyons said.
He explained that turning criminals over to ICE while they’re in jail avoids the need for risky arrests in public spaces.
“You have to remember that we’re talking about criminals — and often, they won’t take an arrest sitting down — so when local jails are allowed to turn them over to ICE in a safe setting, we don’t need to send dozens of federal law enforcement officers into the public to make arrests.”
“Partnerships like this one keep offenders out of communities and protect our families, friends and neighbors,” Lyons concluded.
Results Already Rolling In
The Trump administration isn’t just talking tough — they’re delivering results. Since President Trump returned to office, ICE has finalized 649 new agreements with state and local law enforcement agencies.
And the numbers speak for themselves. Florida’s Operation Tidal Wave bagged nearly 1,200 criminal illegal aliens. In Nashville, 200 more were arrested. Salt Lake City netted 52. The tide is turning.
Governor Little is fully onboard. “Idaho has taken many steps to increase our coordination with the Trump administration in the enforcement of our nation’s immigration laws, and I want to further strengthen our state’s partnership with President Trump to help address the national emergency posed by years of reckless border policies under the Biden-Harris administration.”
A Stark Contrast in Leadership
The contrast couldn’t be clearer: Biden’s hands-off approach led to chaos and criminality. Trump’s return is bringing order — through strength, strategy, and state cooperation.
Idaho’s move may just be the first of many. As the Trump administration rebuilds a broken immigration system, more governors are expected to follow Little’s lead and take a firm stance against the criminal threat hiding behind illegal entry.
This is what leadership looks like. And for criminal illegal aliens? The clock is ticking.
