"Florida's immigration enforcement has surged, with the Miami ICE office averaging about 120 arrests daily, primarily due to local law enforcement's cooperation with federal agencies."
"Governor Ron DeSantis has signed laws mandating municipalities to enter into police-ICE collaboration agreements, leading to pervasive immigration enforcement across the state."
"The Florida Highway Patrol has been particularly aggressive in immigration arrests, committing thousands in recent months as part of the state's enforcement strategy."
"Many municipalities have opted to sign on to 287(g) agreements, even those not required, due to pressure from the DeSantis administration and threats against local officials."
Florida has become a leader in immigration enforcement, with Miami's ICE office averaging 120 arrests daily. This surge is attributed to local law enforcement's collaboration with federal agencies through 287(g) contracts, rather than militarized raids. Since 2019, Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted laws requiring municipalities to enter into these agreements, with threats of removal for non-compliance. Various state agencies, including the Florida Lottery and public university police, have also engaged in these collaborations, resulting in widespread immigration enforcement across the state.
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