The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor has confirmed its participation in the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s 287(g) program. Agents from the auditor’s office will support immigration enforcement efforts if necessary, according to a statement.
The agency emphasized that illegal immigration costs taxpayers more than $100 million annually. Officials said they aim to reduce this financial burden and prevent waste of taxpayer funds.
The partnership aligns with efforts to address immigration issues and enhance enforcement in Mississippi, the agency added.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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