New analysis shows dramatic expansion of 287(g) agreements as administration restores and funds local immigration partnerships.
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Enforcement agreements between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and local or state law enforcement agencies have risen sharply during the first year of President Donald Trump’s second term, according to new data compiled by a criminal justice reform advocacy organization.
An analysis published by FWD.us shows that the number of so-called 287(g) agreements increased from 135 in January 2025 to 1,372 today — a jump of more than 900 percent. The findings were detailed in a report released Monday and later summarized by The Hill.
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The agreements are authorized under Section 287(g) of the 1996 Immigration and Nationality Act. They allow ICE to delegate certain immigration enforcement powers to trained local or state officers operating under federal supervision.
From January 2025 through early September, the number of agreements expanded from 135 to 958. In early September, the Department of Homeland Security announced it would fully reimburse participating agencies for the annual salary and benefits of each eligible officer trained under the program.
The policy marks a reversal from the Obama administration, which ended the agreements in 2012, citing concerns over racial profiling and other issues. Under Trump’s renewed approach, the administration has framed the agreements as a force multiplier designed to increase cooperation between federal immigration authorities and local law enforcement agencies.
The expansion reflects a broader push by the administration to strengthen interior immigration enforcement by leveraging local partnerships, with reimbursement incentives intended to encourage additional jurisdictions to participate.
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