Incentivizing Cooperation in Immigration Enforcement Act

Progress

Timeline

• Mar 19Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Summary

**What it does:** This bill would change how certain federal crime-fighting grants are awarded. It would give priority consideration to law enforcement agencies that have signed "287(g) agreements" with federal immigration authorities. **Who it affects:** - Local and state police departments applying for federal grants - Communities served by these law enforcement agencies - Immigration enforcement operations **What would change:** Currently, these grants are awarded based on existing criteria. If passed, agencies with 287(g) agreements (which allow local police to help enforce federal immigration law) would get preference when competing for the same federal funding. This could mean more grant money goes to jurisdictions that participate in immigration enforcement partnerships, while those without such agreements might have reduced chances of receiving these funds. **Current status:** The bill is still in committee and has not been voted on by Congress.

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