Overview
- Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Michael Gordon ruled Friday that Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller exceeded his authority by entering a 287(g) deal with ICE.
- The court denied Miller’s bid to dismiss the case and issued a permanent injunction that bars his office from carrying out the agreement.
- Miller’s attorney asked for a stay after Friday’s ruling, and Miller’s office said it is strongly considering an appeal.
- The Pinal County Board of Supervisors sued after a Jan. 30 vote to void the deal, arguing only the sheriff or proper county approval can authorize such partnerships.
- The 287(g) program lets select local officers perform limited federal immigration duties, and the judge said any such pact functions like a contract that must be authorized under state law.