A wall of secrecy: Texas police shield immigration enforcement records

Texas leads ICE’s expanding 287(g) program, with hundreds of local police agencies signing on, more officers gaining federal immigration powers and new funding fueling growth. As part of an initiative with ProPublica and The Texas Tribune examining state and federal efforts to restrict local control, KXAN uncovered questions about officer vetting and barriers to public records, pushing for answers about a rapidly expanding program that remains largely in the shadows.