H.R. 8015: Incentivizing Cooperation in Immigration Enforcement Act

This bill, titled the Incentivizing Cooperation in Immigration Enforcement Act, aims to amend an existing law focused on crime control grants. Specifically, it would change the qualifications for applicants seeking certain federal grants related to public safety and law enforcement. Here are the key elements of the bill:

Amendment to Grant Considerations

The bill proposes to enhance the consideration given to grant applicants who have entered into agreements under a specific section of federal immigration law (Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act). This section allows state and local law enforcement agencies to collaborate with federal immigration authorities to enforce immigration laws.

Details of the Amendment

• The current law will be amended to ensure that applicants who have such 287(g) agreements are given priority when applying for grants.
• It modifies the existing language in the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include a provision for this priority consideration.
• Such agreements are intended to foster cooperation between local law enforcement agencies and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in addressing immigration enforcement within their jurisdictions.

Goals of the Bill

The overall goal of this legislation is to incentivize state and local authorities to work more closely with federal immigration enforcement agencies. By providing priority access to certain federal grants, the bill aims to encourage more jurisdictions to enter into these agreements, potentially increasing the capacity for immigration enforcement at local levels.

Impact on Law Enforcement Agencies

Law enforcement agencies that enter into 287(g) agreements may find it easier to secure federal funding for various programs related to public safety, crime control, and community policing as a result of this legislation.

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