Immigration Enforcement — 2026-03-18
287(g) Agreements Surge to 1,500 Nationally as Missouri Municipalities Face Legal Backlash
Over 60 Missouri municipalities signed 287(g) agreements with ICE authorizing local police to enforce federal immigration law during routine traffic stops. Nationally, agreements surged from 135 in January 2025 to over 1,500. Communities face mounting litigation costs. The Trump administration now provides financial compensation for detention activity, directly incentivizing participation.
Analysis
Prior digest tracked 1,517 agreements covering 32% of the US population. The financial incentive model is new -- previous 287(g) programs relied on voluntary cooperation. Missouri's surge from zero to 60+ in weeks demonstrates the acceleration effect of direct federal payments.
Prior digest tracked 1,517 agreements covering 32% of the US population. The financial incentive model is new -- previous 287(g) programs relied on voluntary cooperation. Missouri's surge from zero to 60+ in weeks demonstrates the acceleration effect of direct federal payments.