On June 17, 2025, a significant gathering occurred outside Miami City Hall as demonstrators rallied against a potential 287(g) immigration enforcement agreement with ICE. Concerns were raised about the ramifications of local police assuming immigration roles in a city known for its diverse immigrant population, where nearly 58% of residents are foreign-born. Speeches emphasized Miami's unique cultural fabric and the potential dangers of conferring such powers to police, underscoring a community advocate's call for unity in diversity.
We've gathered today to send a clear and urgent message: turning local police into immigration agents under 287(g) agreements is dangerous for Miami.
We're not Los Angeles, we're not New York, we're not Dallas. Miami is Miami, a city where Spanish, Creole, English, various faith traditions all coexist on the same block.
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