Ingoglia Hands Out Federal 287(g) Reimbursements to Northeast Florida Sheriffs
The payouts reimburse costs for deputized local immigration enforcement under ICE’s 287(g) program.
Overview
- At a Tuesday ceremony in St. Johns County, Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia delivered checks reimbursing local agencies for immigration enforcement work with ICE.
- St. Johns County received $1,000,000, Clay County $606,151.13, Jacksonville $94,000, Putnam County $108,384, and Bradford County $25,683.
- Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters reported 545 arrests tied to cooperation with ICE, and St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick reported 710 arrests.
- Hardwick said St. Johns County will soon have 104 designated immigration officers, and officials noted reimbursements cover equipment, salaries and overtime tied to 287(g) duties.
- Sheriffs publicly praised Ingoglia, Gov. Ron DeSantis and President Donald Trump, as coverage also noted a federal judge’s limits on a related state law and a reported alleged improper arrest in St. Johns County.