State and local police and jail agencies could more easily join the federal 287(g) immigration program. DHS would have to approve most requests, move quickly, and give strong reasons before denying or ending an agreement.
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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 communities where those agencies want to join or expand 287(g). It would give willing agencies a clearer path to take on some federal immigration duties. It would also affect DHS, which would have less room to deny, delay, or end agreements. Noncitizens in participating areas could face more contact with local officers who are allowed to help identify, detain, or process people for removal.
Why this matters: This bill could change how often local police and jails take part in federal immigration enforcement. Today, DHS has more control over whether to approve, limit, or end 287(g) agreements. The bill would make those agreements easier to get and harder to stop. Its effects would depend on how many states and local agencies choose to join, and how DHS carries out the training and oversight rules.
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Officially: 287(g) Program Protection Act
State and local police and jail agencies could more easily join the federal 287(g) immigration program. DHS would have to approve most requests, move quickly, and give strong reasons before denying or ending an agreement.
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Sitting in House Committee
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Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (1/28/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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