A probation office in Idaho has come under scrutiny for maintaining a specific list of foreign-born individuals under its supervision, which is shared with federal immigration authorities. According to reports, the list is used to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in identifying and potentially detaining individuals who are in the country and currently serving probation sentences.

Public records reveal that more than half of the people included on this list are serving probation for driving under the influence (DUI) offenses. The practice has sparked a debate regarding the role of local law enforcement and probation departments in federal immigration enforcement. Proponents of such cooperation argue that local agencies should assist federal authorities in upholding immigration laws, particularly when individuals have committed crimes. Conversely, critics argue that such lists can erode trust between immigrant communities and local government agencies, potentially discouraging individuals from complying with probation requirements or reporting other crimes.

While the existence of the list is confirmed by records, the specific criteria for how individuals are selected for the list beyond their place of birth remain a point of discussion. The Independent reports that the list serves as a direct pipeline for ICE to track and apprehend individuals, though the office has not provided a detailed public justification for the specific focus on foreign-born status as a primary filter for these referrals.