287(g) Program Protection Act amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify agreements between states and the Department of Homeland Security.
The 287(g) Program Protection Act amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify agreements between states and the Department of Homeland Security on immigration enforcement. The Secretary of Homeland Security must enter into written agreements with states or political subdivisions to allow qualified law enforcement officers to perform immigration functions. The agreements must accommodate the requesting state's preferred enforcement model and cannot be terminated without a compelling reason. The Secretary must publish an annual performance report and recruitment plan for the program.
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