ICE looks to local police for more help using liability insurance as incentive
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is planning to provide liability insurance for state and local police who assist wiht immigration enforcement, notably those involved in 287(g) agreements that allow ICE to deputize local officers. This initiative aims to reduce the legal risks and financial liabilities police may face if accused of misconduct while performing immigration-related duties. over 2,300 police departments have partnered with ICE since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, marking the highest level of cooperation. The proposed insurance would cover costs such as legal fees, settlements, and judgments, with ICE perhaps reimbursing police departments for the expenses. This move is intended to encourage more law enforcement agencies to collaborate with ICE, thereby expanding immigration enforcement efforts nationwide. The timeline for approval and implementation of the insurance plan has not been specified.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is moving forward with a plan to provide liability insurance for state and local police who assist the federal agency with immigration enforcement, according to a new report.
If successful, the move could ease the possible legal burden on nonfederal police and encourage more law enforcement departments to cooperate with ICE and partner through 287(g) agreements, which allow ICE to deputize local and state police to carry out select immigration duties.
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ICE is specifically looking at subsidizing liability insurance for police departments who have signed 287(g) agreements, according to a planning document viewed by the Associated Press.
The insurance would help local and state police who assist ICE avoid financial liability if they are accused of misconduct while working.
Since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, more than 2,300 police departments nationwide have opted in to working with ICE. The figure is the highest level of cooperation ever seen and essentially multiples the number of ICE officers searching for illegal immigrants across the country.
ICE hopes the liability insurance would encourage additional police departments to partner with the federal government, knowing that their officers could be covered with up to $500,000 in personal liability protection, according to the planning document.
Fees are most often incurred by police after being accused of misconduct, such as unnecessary use of force. Liability costs generally include legal fees, settlements, and judgments.
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The ICE document did not indicate when the insurance proposal could be approved or take effect.
The agency has told industry officials that ICE would reimburse local and state police for the insurance, though they would have to front the cost.
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