Miami-Dade County has formalized a 287(g) agreement with ICE to enable local corrections officers to directly serve deportation warrants on inmates. While the county had already been cooperating with ICE since 2017, this agreement signifies a shift that could streamline deportation efforts. Passed mainly due to state legislation mandating such arrangements, the agreement's delayed approval has raised questions about its implications, particularly regarding its impact on local immigrant populations. The agreement passed with minimal dissent, reflecting ongoing tensions in immigration policy management.
As a result of this new agreement, some local corrections officers will now serve federal immigration warrants directly, expediting the deportation process for certain inmates.
This formal agreement could heighten the risk of deportation for inmates at Miami-Dade's jails, although it's uncertain how much impact it will have.
The delay in formalizing the agreement is reportedly tied to federal bureaucratic issues, raising concerns about the implementation of the law.
Although the agreement was passed with bipartisan support, one commissioner's dissent highlights ongoing tensions regarding immigration policy in the region.
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