A current authorized decision-maker has publicly declined, opposed, or said the jurisdiction does not plan to pursue voluntary 287(g) participation.
Documented official positions
A documented position is recorded separately from the jurisdiction’s base 287(g) status and never changes it.
Participation resistance flagged
Kieran Donahue, Sheriff · 2025-02-08
Sheriff Kieran Donahue said in February 2025 that Canyon County was not planning to join 287(g), citing insufficient manpower and a lack of available jail space. This reflects the sheriff's stated current position. Idaho Immigration Watch has not identified a later statement reversing or materially changing that position.
Canyon County’s Misdemeanor Probation Department separately cooperates with ICE, including sharing information about probationers and coordinating with immigration officers. This activity is distinct from participation in the federal 287(g) program. (AP/InvestigateWest)
Law-enforcement structure
County sheriff's office
The county sheriff's office is the county-level law-enforcement contact for this directory action.
Sheriff Kieran Donahue said in February 2025 that Canyon County was not planning to join 287(g), citing insufficient manpower and a lack of available jail space. This reflects the sheriff’s stated current position. Idaho Immigration Watch has not identified a later statement reversing or materially changing that position.
Key facts
Sheriff said Canyon County was not planning to join in February 2025
He cited insufficient manpower and unavailable jail space
No later reversal or materially changed position has been identified
IIW will update the record if later evidence supersedes this position
Current leadership has declined participation
Model: unknown
Training: Unknown. Implementation: Unknown.
Sheriff Kieran Donahue said in February 2025 that Canyon County was not planning to join 287(g), citing insufficient manpower and a lack of available jail space. This reflects the sheriff’s stated current position. Idaho Immigration Watch has not identified a later statement reversing or materially changing that position.
The February 2025 statement is evidence of the sheriff’s current practical posture, not a permanent legal prohibition. IIW will update this record if a later statement or action materially changes it.
Timeline
2025-02-08 — Public 287(g) position — Canyon County Sheriff's Office
Kieran Donahue — 2025-02-08
Sheriff Kieran Donahue said in February 2025 that Canyon County was not planning to join 287(g), citing insufficient manpower and a lack of available jail space. This reflects the sheriff’s stated current position. Idaho Immigration Watch has not identified a later statement reversing or materially changing that position.
Kieran Donahue — 2026-02-26
Sheriff Kieran Donahue testified against HB 659’s mandatory 287(g) requirement.
