More state and local agencies could join the 287(g) immigration program. Homeland Security would have to approve most qualified requests, move faster, and give strong reasons before denying or ending a deal.
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287(g) Program Protection Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest action on H.R. 756: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects state and local police departments, jail agencies, and the communities they serve. Agencies that want a 287(g) agreement would have a stronger path to get one and keep it. Homeland Security would have less room to deny, delay, or end agreements. Noncitizens in participating areas could face more local screening, detention, or referral for removal from the United States.
Why this matters: This bill could change who carries out immigration enforcement in many communities. Today, state and local agencies can join the 287(g) program if Homeland Security agrees. This bill would make approval more likely, speed up the process, and make agreements harder to end. It could expand local involvement in immigration enforcement, while also adding training, reporting, and oversight rules.
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