287(g) Program Protection Act

# 287(g) Program Protection Act Summary **What the bill does:** This bill would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to allow state and local police departments to perform federal immigration enforcement tasks if they request to do so. Currently, DHS has the discretion to grant or deny such requests. Under this bill, DHS could only refuse a request if it has a "compelling reason" to do so.

The bill would also require DHS to publish annual reports on how these programs are performing and plans to expand them to more states and localities. **Who it affects:** State and local law enforcement agencies, immigrants subject to enforcement activities, and communities where these programs operate. The bill could significantly expand immigration enforcement activities beyond what federal agencies currently handle. **Current status:** The bill (HR 756) is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Michael Cloud (R-TX).