Recent developments indicate a significant increase in collaborations between local police departments and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as over 250 agreements have been established in Texas alone. This trend reflects a growing divide between states that support such cooperation and those that oppose it, particularly under Democratic leadership. States like Florida and Kentucky are at the forefront, with many agencies participating in ICE’s 287(g) program, which allows local law enforcement to enforce immigration laws. Legislative efforts in Kentucky aim to mandate police cooperation with ICE, while activists are mobilizing to assist families affected by stricter immigration laws. This burgeoning partnership raises questions about the effectiveness of immigration policies amid state-federal conflicts over enforcement practices.