Lincoln CountyWatch reviewed public 287(g) ICE agreements involving the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Hawk Point, and Winfield after questions emerged surrounding what the federal program actually allows local agencies to do — and what it does not.

A standing-room-only crowd filled Winfield City Hall Thursday night as tensions escalated throughout the Board of Aldermen meeting, leading to multiple residents being removed, repeated interruptions from the crowd, ongoing microphone concerns, and a closed session involving personnel discussions surrounding a longtime city employee.