- August 15, 2026
- Updated 8:30 am
Justice Department Allocates $3 Billion in Grants for Immigration Enforcement
The Justice Department is set to allocate up to $3 billion in grants to states and municipalities. These funds aim to assist jurisdictions in recovering financial losses attributed to President Joe Biden’s immigration policies. To qualify for these grants, cities must collaborate with federal agents in pursuing undocumented immigrants.
This move underscores the continuing focus of the Trump administration on Joe Biden’s policies, even 18 months after Biden’s tenure as president ended.
The grants are accessible only to those local governments willing to team up with federal authorities for immigration enforcement. This initiative is presented as a measure to aid in offsetting the expenses incurred from policies perceived as costly by the current administration.