RIPPLE Act of 2025

This legislation seeks to provide financial relief to state and local governments by authorizing the Attorney General to offer reimbursements for certain expenses incurred when their employees perform federal immigration functions. It specifically targets costs associated with partnerships between federal and local law enforcement on immigration matters. The bill amends Section 287(g)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act , which governs agreements between federal immigration authorities and state or local law enforcement agencies. Under this amendment, states and political subdivisions can be reimbursed for the wages and overtime compensation of their officers or employees who carry out duties under these 287(g) agreements. This provision aims to support state and local entities that partner with federal authorities on immigration enforcement by covering associated personnel costs.