More states and local agencies could join the 287(g) immigration enforcement program. Homeland Security would have to approve most real requests and could not easily end agreements once they start.
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287(g) Program Protection Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest action on S. 2401: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects states, local governments, law enforcement agencies, DHS, and noncitizens who may come into contact with local officers. Local agencies that want to join 287(g) would get a clearer path into the program. DHS would have less room to deny or end agreements without a strong reason. Noncitizens in participating areas could face more immigration screening by local officers.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it could expand the role of local police in immigration enforcement. Today, DHS has more control over how widely 287(g) is used. This bill would make it harder for DHS to refuse or end agreements when states or local agencies want them. It could bring more uniform training and more public reporting, but the real impact would depend on how many agencies join and how DHS applies the compelling-reason standard.
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Officially: 287(g) Program Protection Act
More states and local agencies could join the 287(g) immigration enforcement program. Homeland Security would have to approve most real requests and could not easily end agreements once they start.
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Sitting in the Judiciary
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (7/23/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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