To amend section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to make the entering into of memorandums of agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement a condition of eligibility for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant program.

This legislation proposes a significant change to how local law enforcement agencies qualify for federal funding through the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant program. Under the proposal, state and local police departments would be required to enter into a formal 287(g) agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as a condition of receiving these grants. These agreements allow designated local officers to perform certain functions of federal immigration agents, such as checking the immigration status of individuals in their custody.

If enacted, the bill would force local governments to choose between participating in federal immigration enforcement efforts or losing access to a major source of federal funding used for hiring officers, purchasing equipment, and implementing community policing initiatives. Proponents of such measures generally argue they increase cooperation between different levels of government to enhance public safety, while critics often express concerns that such mandates could strain local resources or impact trust between police and immigrant communities.