Florida Expands Police Role in Federal Immigration Enforcement

Governor Ron DeSantis announces agreements empowering local law enforcement to perform immigration duties under ICE oversight.

Florida is the first state where all 67 county sheriffs have entered into 287(g) agreements with ICE, allowing local police to assist in enforcing federal immigration laws.
The agreements include the Task Force Model, enabling street-level immigration enforcement during routine police duties, a program previously dormant under the Biden administration.
Governor Ron DeSantis emphasized that the initiative goes beyond jail-based cooperation and includes proactive street operations targeting suspected undocumented immigrants.
The move aligns with President Trump’s broader immigration crackdown, which has seen a significant increase in arrests and expanded use of military and law enforcement resources.
Critics have raised concerns about the potential negative impact on community relations and the targeting of individuals without criminal records, citing past issues with similar programs.