How a tiny police force in Miami-Dade posted big immigration arrest numbers

Miami Springs is often described as a quiet suburb of Miami, with some 13,000 residents, tree-lined streets, mid-century homes and small-town charm.

Yet the tiny municipality has emerged as one of Florida’s most active participants in immigration enforcement.

Like many cities and counties in Florida, Miami Springs entered an accord with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement last year known as a 287(g) agreement, in which some of its police officers are deputized to carry out some immigration enforcement actions…

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