Overview

• Operation Tidal Wave, conducted from April 21–26, resulted in 1,120 arrests, the largest single-week total for a state in ICE's history.
• Florida utilized expanded 287(g) agreements, with agencies from all 67 counties participating to assist federal immigration enforcement efforts.
• Authorities reported that 63% of those arrested had criminal convictions or final removal orders, including members of gangs like MS-13 and Tren de Aragua.
• Governor Ron DeSantis announced plans to expand detention facilities and requested federal approval to use National Guard judge advocates as immigration judges.
• Immigrant advocates have criticized the operation, alleging racial profiling and due process violations, while officials promote it as a template for future enforcement actions across the U.S.