"The law directs $2.3 billion over the next four years to state and local law enforcement to encourage them to take part in the federal immigration crackdown. The Justice Department has nearly $1 billion for state and local prison/jail space; ICE has about three-quarters of a billion for state and local agencies that help ICE and over half a billion for joining the 287(g) task force program, the most active form of officer cooperation with ICE operations."
"Years ago, when I first started reading about local police helping U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, I always wondered what the locals got out of the deal. I could see a few upsides through their eyes, like turning someone over to ICE when they've finished their time behind bars, or maybe joining forces against a gang or dealing with other local concerns."
Local police historically gained little direct compensation from cooperating with ICE, faced civil-rights lawsuits and payouts, and sometimes handed over immigrants after incarceration or assisted against gangs. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act allocates $2.3 billion over four years to encourage state and local participation in federal immigration enforcement. The Justice Department and ICE distribute funds for prison/jail space, agency assistance, and the 287(g) program. Payments have already been made to Florida, Knox County, and Palmyra, Wisconsin, including salaries, cruiser purchases, and bonuses. Some jurisdictions, including Dallas, have rejected large ICE offers over operational concerns.
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