Overview

• 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.