287(g) Program Protection Act

Increased Flexibility for Local Jurisdictions: The bill allows states or political subdivisions to choose an enforcement model, such as a patrol, task force, or jail model, that they believe is best for their specific needs (Section 2, paragraph 1).

Protection Against Arbitrary Agreement Termination: Agreements cannot be ended without a compelling reason, and local entities have the right to appeal a termination through an administrative law judge or a civil action in court (Section 2, paragraph 4).

Standardized Officer Training: The Secretary of Homeland Security is required to implement uniform training requirements for law enforcement officers performing immigration functions, aligning with Federal Law Enforcement Training Center standards (Section 2, paragraph 5).

Increased Transparency and Accountability: The Secretary must publish annual performance reports that include data on apprehended aliens, removals, oversight methods, and complaints against agencies (Section 4, subsection a).

Clearer Timelines for Agreements: The bill requires that the Secretary process requests for agreements with "all due haste," ensuring no more than 90 days pass from a request until the agreement is finalized (Section 2, paragraph 1).

Financial Burden on States or Localities: The bill specifies that law enforcement officers performing these functions will do so at the expense of the State or political subdivision (Section 2, paragraph 1).

Requirement for Annual Reporting and Planning: The Secretary of Homeland Security is tasked with the administrative burden of publishing detailed annual performance reports and annual recruitment plans (Section 4, subsections a and b).