The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it would open reimbursement opportunities for state law enforcement agencies that have partnered with ICE.
Under the leadership of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, 287(g) partnerships have increased 60%, from 135 agreements to 958, the department explained. “Currently, state and local police are participating from 40 states, with 8,501 Trained Task Force Officers and over 2,000 additional officers in-training,” DHS said.
Beginning October 1, law enforcement entities will have the opportunity to be reimbursed for the “annual salary and benefits of each eligible trained 287(g) officer, including overtime coverage up to 25% of the officer’s annual salary,” as well as be eligible for “quarterly monetary performance awards based on the successful location of illegal aliens provided by ICE and overall assistance to further ICE’s mission to Defend the Homeland.”
ICE Deputy Director Madison Sheahan acknowledged ICE’s partnership successes in a statement, saying, Thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill, ICE launched a new reimbursement program for state and local law enforcement who partner with DHS to make America safe again.”
“We encourage all state and local law enforcement agencies to sign a 287(g) agreement now. By joining forces with ICE, you’re not just gaining access to these unprecedented reimbursement opportunities—you’re becoming part of a national effort to ensure the safety of every American family,” said Sheahan.
ICE has three 287(g) models: the Jail Enforcement Model, the Task Force Model, and the Warrant Service Officer Program. The Jail Enforcement Model allows officers to process illegal immigrants in jails and have pending or active criminal charges while they’re in custody; the Task Force Model offers limited immigration authorities while performing routine police responsibilities, and the Warrant Service Officer Program authorizes offers to execute warrants on illegal immigrants in custody.
