Corpus Christi Sun

Congressman Michael Cloud, representing Texas' 27th district since 2018, has been actively discussing the 287(g) program and related legislative efforts on social media. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and currently residing in Victoria, Cloud has a background from Oral Roberts University. His recent tweets highlight his engagement with immigration policy and law enforcement support.

On March 17, 2025, Congressman Cloud posted about the origins of the 287(g) program. He stated that "The 287(g) program—named for Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act—is a product of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996."

In another tweet on the same day, he shared that "The National Police Association Backs [Rep. Cloud's bill] the 287(g) Program Protection Act." He included a thread link detailing the endorsement by @NatPoliceAssoc and further explaining what the program entails.

Continuing his focus on this topic, Congressman Cloud outlined specific objectives of his proposed legislation in a subsequent tweet. On March 17, he tweeted: "This bill seeks to do the following: Require ICE to approve new agreements with state and local police agencies within 90 days of application. The agency would be required to notify Congress when it issues a denial."