Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program

The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, or JAG originates out of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2005.The program is named for New York City police officer Edward Byrne who was killed in the line of duty in 1988 while protecting an immigrant witness who agreed to testify against drug dealers.The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (EBMGP) was established by the Anti-Drug Abuse Acts of 1986 and 1988, allocating approximately $200 million dollars to municipalities both local and state.The allocated money was used in efforts to reduce drug-crimes and support drug control, which was of national concern at the time.[4] The United States Department of Justice announced in late July 2017 that more than two hundred sanctuary cities will be disqualified from receiving Byrne grants if their noncompliance with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement continues.
Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2005Edward ByrneOffice of Justice ProgramsBureau of Justice AssistanceRecovery ActUnited States Department of Justicesanctuary citiesU.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementSeventh Circuit Appeals CourtUnited States Court of Appeals for the Second CircuitReutersChicago Sun-TimesUSAspending.gov