Jeff Breach
ON THE RECORD · 8 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“individuals whose place of birth is a foreign country — and can also include individuals that have been previously flagged with an immigration hold.”
Jeff Breach · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Breach described what the list compiled for ICE includes.
“ICE has requested a list of offenders who are in the country illegally,”
Jeff Breach · said 2026-06-05 · reported 2026-08-20
Breach directed staff via email to compile a list for ICE.
“All the law enforcement agencies we work with prefer to meet with offenders up in the office due to it being a controlled environment, which means it is safer for the offender, the officer, and the public,”
Jeff Breach · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Breach explained why ICE agents meet probationers at the office.
“is within the purview of federal authorities.”
Jeff Breach · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Breach reiterated that verifying legal status falls under federal authority when asked about risks to citizens.
“I need you to go through your caseload this month and send me a list of names of offenders who you believe are in the country illegally. I’ll review the names and put together a list that can be sent to ICE so that they can look into if the person is in the country illegally and if they want to take any action.”
Jeff Breach · said 2026-06-05 · reported 2026-08-20
Breach instructed probation officers to identify offenders believed to be in the country illegally.
“information to carry out their lawful duties.”
Jeff Breach · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Breach explained the probation department's coordination with ICE.
“Verifying and determining legal presence/status, along with any related enforcement, is within the purview of federal authorities,”
Jeff Breach · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Breach said verifying immigration status is a federal responsibility.
“There is an expectation from law enforcement agencies and the public that probation officers work cooperatively with law enforcement to ensure the safety of all parties involved.”
Jeff Breach · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Breach described the expectation that probation officers cooperate with law enforcement.