No. However, there are two broad exceptions.  Local and state law enforcement may  refer an individual 
to ICE under the Criminal Alien Program known as CAP which allows local law enforcement to hold an 
individual who cannot prove his citizenship.  It should be noted that this program is designed to identify 
criminals who are incarcerated within federal, state and local facilities.  It should not be used as a means 
to arrest and detain non-citizens.  

Local law enforcement is also is also empowered when there is a Memorandum of Understanding 
between the local government and federal authorities. Section 287(g) allows the Department of Homeland 
Security to enter into agreements with local agencies which permit local officers trained by Homeland 
Security to perform certain functions previously only performed by Immigration Officers.  

An Immigration agent may arrest Federal Immigration law states that any immigration officer may 
interrogate any alien or person believed to be an alien concerning his or her right to be or remain in the 
United States.