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U.S. Attorney General Launches $25M ANGEL Grant Program to Prosecute

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 11:43 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced a $25 million ANGEL Grant Program to combat criminal illegal aliens.
The program funds state, local and tribal agencies to locate, arrest and prosecute illegal immigrants.
Grants may be up to $500,000 each, with roughly 50 awards expected.
Applications are due Oct. 20 2026, 11:59 p.m. Eastern via Grants.gov.
Grant periods run 36 to 60 months beginning Dec. 1 2026.

History

Historical Context

The legal definition of a crime includes acts that violate criminal law, such as unauthorized entry labeled an illegal immigrant. In 2025, British singer-songwriter PinkPantheress released the single “Illegal” through Warner Records, sparking a TikTok trend that highlighted the term’s cultural resonance. This shift reflects how immigration language moves from statutes to popular discourse.

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Story summary

U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced a $25 million ANGEL Grant Program to combat criminal illegal aliens.
The program funds state, local and tribal agencies to locate, arrest and prosecute illegal immigrants.
Grants may be up to $500,000 each, with roughly 50 awards expected.
Applications are due Oct. 20 2026, 11:59 p.m. Eastern via Grants.gov.
Grant periods run 36 to 60 months beginning Dec. 1 2026.

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