National Police Association Backs Bill to Expand ICE-Local Law Enforcement Partnerships — National Police Association Inc.

Event summary

The National Police Association (NPA) endorses the 287(g) Expansion Act (S. 4405), introduced by Sen. Marsha Blackburn, which aims to increase federal funding for state and local jurisdictions with 287(g) agreements with ICE.
The bill proposes a 10% increase in annual JAG allocations for qualifying agencies, with $20 million set aside annually from 2027 through 2033.
The 287(g) program has grown rapidly since early 2025, increasing from 135 to 2,365 agreements across 39 states, but still covers only a minority of the approximately 18,000 law enforcement agencies in the U.S.
The NPA highlights the program's role in facilitating over 1,100 arrests in a single week in Florida, enabled by near-universal county-level 287(g) participation.

The big picture

The NPA's endorsement of the 287(g) Expansion Act underscores a strategic push to strengthen federal-state-local collaboration in immigration enforcement. The bill's proposed funding increases aim to address finite federal resources, reflecting broader trends in decentralized enforcement strategies. The rapid growth of the 287(g) program since 2025 highlights its expanding role in public safety, though its limited adoption across all law enforcement agencies suggests significant room for further expansion.

What we're watching

Legislative Progress: Whether the 287(g) Expansion Act gains traction in the Judiciary Committee and moves towards passage in Congress.
Program Expansion: The pace at which additional law enforcement agencies adopt 287(g) agreements, given the financial incentives proposed by the bill.
Public Safety Impact: How the increased funding and expanded partnerships affect crime rates and immigration enforcement outcomes in participating jurisdictions.