"The big picture: Almost 650 counties across the country are now covered by some form of the 287(g) agreement, a formal partnership between ICE and non-federal law enforcement, including sheriff's offices and state police, according to the latest data. The surge in agreements is fueled by red states and new state laws mandating cooperation. The Homeland Security Department recently announced that these local partners will also start aiding with vetting sponsors of migrant children with whom the Biden administration lost contact."
"Zoom in: As of October, ICE is offering to reimburse for "each eligible trained 287(g) officer" their full salary, benefits and 25% of overtime pay. There's also a merit-based bonus to the agencies based on "successful location of illegal aliens provided by ICE and overall assistance." The highest tier pays out $1,000. Between the lines: There are three types of 287(g) agreements, named after a section of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Axios wrote in June."
Almost 650 counties participate in 287(g) agreements, creating formal partnerships between ICE and non-federal law enforcement including sheriffs and state police. The surge is driven by red states and new state laws mandating cooperation. Homeland Security will involve local partners in vetting sponsors of migrant children who lost contact with federal authorities. ICE offers to reimburse eligible trained 287(g) officers' full salary, benefits, and 25% of overtime, plus merit-based agency bonuses up to $1,000. Three agreement types cover post-arrest identification, jail warrant execution, and community immigration enforcement. Partnerships expand enforcement capacity amid ICE hiring shortfalls.
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