A new proposal outlines a plan to deliver a $50,000 bonus to every agent, soldier, and officer on the front lines of the border crisis, paid out over three years. By holding specific states financially accountable, the plan aims to create a powerful incentive for cooperation in federal immigration enforcement and ensure reimbursement for the costs incurred by the nation as a whole.
The total cost, estimated at $5.25 billion, would be funded entirely by the ten states with the largest populations of unauthorized immigrants: California, Texas, Florida, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, North Carolina, Georgia, Washington, and Arizona. The other 40 states would be explicitly exempt from this financial obligation.
This plan recognizes the immense contributions of approximately 105,000 individuals across the key agencies that have shouldered the burden of the crisis.
The $5.25 billion State Accountability Fund would be redistributed to prioritize ICE, giving them a commanding share of the bonus pool:
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): 60%
- Customs and Border Protection (CBP): 20%
- U.S. Military: 20%
This revised allocation places ICE at the forefront, giving them a share that is 40 percentage points higher than the other key agencies. Proponents argue that a bonus of this magnitude, distributed in this manner over three years, is a fair and realistic way to compensate the dedicated men and women working to regain control of the border. This approach is designed not only to reward service but also to create a direct financial incentive for state governments to support federal enforcement efforts.
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