Graham, Blackburn bill offers cash incentives to blue states that partner with ICE
Senators Lindsey Graham and Marsha Blackburn are proposing a bill that offers financial incentives to blue states and sanctuary cities to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The legislation aims to encourage local law enforcement to sign agreements with ICE in exchange for increased federal funding. This initiative is part of a broader effort to address illegal immigration and diminish the influence of sanctuary jurisdictions across the country.
- ▪The bill targets 17 states with sanctuary cities that have not entered into agreements with ICE.
- ▪Graham and Blackburn's legislation aims to incentivize cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.
- ▪The 287(g) Expansion Act seeks to enhance federal grants for local police in exchange for signing agreements with ICE.
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Politics Graham, Blackburn bill offers cash incentives to blue states that partner with ICE The bill targets 17 states with sanctuary cities that haven't entered into agreements with federal immigration enforcement By Alex Miller Fox News Published April 28, 2026 12:29pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Sen Lindsey Graham: Sanctuary cities lead to illegal immigration, rampant fraud and a breakdown of law and order Sen.
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