Mandating Local Police Involvement in Federal Immigration Enforcement Expansion.
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to quickly approve requests from state and local law enforcement agencies to enforce federal immigration laws under the 287(g) program. This change is expected to significantly expand the role of local police in immigration arrests and detentions nationwide. The law also makes it much harder for DHS to terminate these agreements and establishes new funding and transparency requirements.
Key points
Local police and sheriff's departments gain a near-mandatory right to act as federal immigration officers, expanding their authority in communities.
DHS faces strict limits on denying or terminating these agreements, requiring a 'compelling reason' and providing states with appeal rights.
New annual reports must be published detailing the program's performance, including the number of arrests and removals, and oversight methods used.
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