A new law signed by President Donald Trump will provide the Department of Homeland Security with about $70 billion in additional funding, significantly expanding federal immigration enforcement efforts through 2029.
As reported by The Guardian, the measure allocates roughly $38 billion to ICE, $26 billion to Customs and Border Protection, and $5 billion to broader DHS operations. The funding is expected to support border personnel, deportation proceedings, transportation, technology improvements, facility maintenance, and partnerships with state and local law enforcement agencies.
The legislation also sets aside at least $350 million for enforcement-related costs in jurisdictions that do not fully cooperate with federal immigration authorities, commonly referred to as sanctuary jurisdictions.
Democratic lawmakers and immigration advocacy groups had pushed for several oversight provisions during negotiations. Those proposals included restrictions on arrests near schools and hospitals, body camera requirements for officers, stronger detention standards, and additional protections for individuals who may be U.S. citizens.
Supporters describe the law as a major investment in border security and immigration enforcement. Critics argue that it expands federal enforcement powers while leaving out key accountability measures.
