287(g) Agreements Explode to 1,412 Across 40 States Under Trump

The 287(g) program, which deputizes local police as immigration agents, has expanded from 45 agreements during Trump's first term to 1,412 active agreements across 40 states and territories — with over 1,130 signed in 2025 alone. The majority are "task force" agreements allowing street-level stops and arrests for civil immigration violations. Trump signed an executive order on his first day directing DHS to "maximize" use of the program. Virginia and Maryland have moved to terminate their agreements over civil rights concerns.