287(g) Expansion Act
Key claim: The 287(g) Expansion Act (S4405, 119th Congress) would expand authority for state and local law enforcement to perform federal immigration enforcement functions under INA section 287(g).
Abstract
(S4405 · 119th Congress) Latest action (2026-04-28): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why this matters
Expanding 287(g) authority would enable more state and local police to arrest, detain, and process individuals for immigration violations, increasing the practical reach of federal enforcement into routine local policing. For affected populations — including mixed-status families and immigrant communities in jurisdictions that opt in — this typically raises the likelihood of encounters with ICE stemming from traffic stops or local bookings. The bill is at an early introduction stage and its practical effect depends on how many jurisdictions enter agreements.