The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced new reimbursement opportunities for state and local law enforcement agencies that work with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest and remove individuals described as the "worst of the worst," including those convicted of serious crimes such as murder, gang activity, rape, terrorism, and offenses involving children.
According to DHS, these initiatives are supported by funding from President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill. The department reports a significant increase in 287(g) partnerships—agreements that allow local law enforcement officers to assist federal immigration authorities—which have grown by 609%, from 135 agreements to 958.
The 287(g) Program Task Force Model is designed to provide state and local police with training, resources, and tools needed to enforce immigration laws while carrying out their regular duties. Currently, officers from 40 states participate in the program. There are now 8,501 trained task force officers involved, with more than 2,000 additional officers undergoing training.
Beginning October 1, 2025, participating agencies will be eligible for full reimbursement of annual salary and benefits for each trained officer under the program. This includes overtime coverage up to one-quarter of an officer’s annual salary. Agencies may also qualify for quarterly monetary performance awards based on how successfully they locate individuals identified by ICE and support its mission:
- Agencies achieving a success rate between 90%–100% will receive $1,000 per eligible task force officer.
- Those reaching an 80%–89% rate will receive $750 per officer.
- A rate between 70%–79% qualifies for $500 per officer.
"ICE is not only supercharging our hiring, we are also multiplying partnerships with state and local law enforcement to remove the worst of the worst including murderers, gang members, rapists, terrorists, and pedophiles from our country. 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,” said ICE Deputy Director Madison Sheahan. “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.”
DHS is urging all eligible agencies nationwide to consider signing a 287(g) agreement in order to take part in these programs.
