Starting June 1, 2026, the Pennsylvania Counties Risk Pool (PCoRP) will officially exclude liability coverage for local law enforcement agencies across the Commonwealth that participate in federal 287(g) immigration enforcement partnerships. As the state's largest insurer for county governments, this decision means that any participating police departments engaging in proactive ICE operations—such as specialized investigations or arrests—could be held personally and financially responsible for resulting lawsuits.
The exclusion specifically targets the 287(g) "Task Force" model, which allows local officers to act as an extension of federal immigration authorities during routine policing. Under the new rules, the risk pool will not cover legal claims stemming from multi-jurisdictional task forces, the service of immigration warrants, or undercover work conducted under federal direction.
This change affects the majority of Pennsylvania’s counties that rely on PCoRP for their primary liability insurance. While the policy does not apply to county contracts for housing ICE detainees in local jails, it creates a significant financial hurdle for active enforcement. Participating departments across the state must now decide whether to secure alternative private insurance, which can be costly, or face the full financial burden of potential civil litigation without a safety net.
