The 287(g) Expansion Act would allow states and local law enforcement agencies that have agreements with federal immigration authorities to receive increased federal grant money for their criminal justice programs. Specifically, jurisdictions that enter into a 287(g) agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement could apply for up to a 10 percent boost in their annual Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants, which are federal funds typically used for law enforcement purposes. The bill authorizes $20 million per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2033 to fund these increased allocations. The Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security would work together to verify which jurisdictions qualify and distribute the additional grant money. This bill essentially creates a financial incentive for local police departments and sheriff's offices to participate in federal immigration enforcement activities.
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