Graham, Blackburn bill offers cash incentives to blue states that partner with ICE

Sens. Lindsey Graham and Marsha Blackburn have introduced the 287(g) Expansion Act, which offers increased federal law enforcement grants to states and localities that enter into cooperation agreements with ICE. The bill targets 17 states with sanctuary cities that currently do not participate in federal immigration enforcement partnerships. It proposes allocating $20 million annually through 2033 to boost funding for participating jurisdictions via the Byrne Memorial JAG program. The legislation aims to expand ICE's reach by incentivizing collaboration, particularly in jurisdictions that have resisted federal immigration enforcement efforts.