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Canyon County 287(g) Status

Leadership declined participation

Current leadership has declined participation

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.

Additional context

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.

  • Canyon County Sheriff's Office

Verified official contacts

Sources

  1. Local law officers to help with immigration enforcement — Associated Press via Spectrum News — 2025-02-08

Current leadership has declined participation

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.

Timeline

  1. 2025-02-08 — Public 287(g) position — Canyon County Sheriff's Office