Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new program to cover the salaries of local police who help enforce immigration laws through the 287(g) program that allows Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to delegate authority to enforce some immigration laws to local police. The funding will come from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Under the program, Homeland Security will offer local police tools and training to enforce immigration laws while performing routine police duties. Starting October 1st, ICE will fully reimburse participating police departments for the annual salary and benefits of each eligible 287(g)-trained officer, including overtime coverage up to 25% of the officer’s annual salary. Law enforcement agencies will also be eligible for quarterly monetary performance awards from ICE based on the successful location of undocumented immigrants.