Five Georgia sheriff’s offices have signed up for a controversial federal program, known as 287(g), which allows local law enforcement officers to perform some of the functions of immigration agents,

ICE said agents are working in conjunction with the FBI, Drug Enforcement Agency and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Forearms and Explosives. MORE FROM NEWS 12: Trump 2.0: Latest from

On Monday’s edition of “Closer Look,” Charles Kuck, a Georgia-based immigration attorney, talked with show host Rose Scott about the unfolding situation and how his law firm is responding.

ICE has take a spotlight role in the wake of plans in Trump's administration for mass deportations. Here's what you need to know about the agency.

Morning, y’all! One reason I came to the AJC was because I sincerely think local journalism is an irreplaceable public service. After all, who knows what’s going on in town better than the people who are,

The administration cannot be trusted to tell us the truth,” said Jerry Gonzalez, CEO of Galeo Impact Fund. “They have lied into what they’re doing right now."

Monday marks the start of the third week of the 2025 Georgia legislative session. WABE politics reporter Rahul Bali returned to “Closer Look” on Monday. He talked with show host Rose Scott about the latest,

Mario Guevara, has made it his mission to document these operations and keep his community informed. DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have arrested thousands of undocumented immigrants in recent weeks, sparking fear among local immigrant communities.

Under new federal immigration policies, ICE agents are allowed to go into schools and churches to arrest illegal immigrants.

On Sunday, multiple federal law enforcement agencies participated in an operation related to “immigration enforcement efforts” in Savannah, Cartersville and Atlanta, according to a post on X by Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Atlanta.

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesperson said arrests in Georgia have been made as part of “enhanced targeted operations.”

Federal agencies are conducting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), or ICE raids, across the country, including one in Savannah.