Federal Intervention Costs: States to Pay for Immigration Non-Cooperation
This new law could impact the finances of states and local governments that do not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. If such non-cooperation leads to civil unrest requiring military deployment, the local authorities will be responsible for reimbursing these costs. Failure to pay could result in the loss of federal grants.
Key points
States and local governments will be required to reimburse the federal government for costs incurred when federal military forces are deployed due to civil disturbances or security threats caused by their refusal to cooperate with lawful federal immigration enforcement.
Reimbursable costs include travel, lodging, meals, and transportation for military personnel and equipment.
If a state fails to pay, the President may rescind discretionary federal grants awarded to that state to offset the non-payment.
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