Arkansas lawmakers discuss state police participation in immigration enforcement

By: Ainsley Platt

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: January 21, 2026

Words: 737

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Arkansas law enforcement officials said Wednesday 48 people have been held on immigration detainers due to state police’s participation in a federal immigration program since September.

Lawmakers at a legislative hearing sought more details from State Police about the cost of training officers to participate in the program, with one lawmaker saying she hoped there were no barriers preventing more departments from participating.

“We should be acting as aggressively as we possibly can to …

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