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ICE Plans Liability Insurance Subsidies for Local Immigration Enforcement

8/19/2026

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ICE announced a plan to subsidize liability insurance for local police enforcing immigration laws.
Officers can buy coverage up to $500,000 and receive up to $250 per year in reimbursement.
Butler County Sheriff Michael Slupe said his 13 officers paid $20,000 in premiums, which he expects federal funds to cover.
ICE agreements let officers request Department of Justice representation in civil suits, though approval rests with the DOJ.

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ICE announced a plan to subsidize liability insurance for local police enforcing immigration laws.
Officers can buy coverage up to $500,000 and receive up to $250 per year in reimbursement.
Butler County Sheriff Michael Slupe said his 13 officers paid $20,000 in premiums, which he expects federal funds to cover.
ICE agreements let officers request Department of Justice representation in civil suits, though approval rests with the DOJ.