Miami, FL – Miami will soon enable local police to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement under a 287(g) agreement that allows them to question and detain individuals allegedly in violation of federal immigration laws, after a narrow 3–2 city commission vote.
Supporters framed the decision as enforcing federal law, with Police Chief Manuel Morales warning that refusal could conflict with Florida statutes.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier also emphasized the importance of supporting ICE and upholding the rule of law, while noting that only ICE-trained officers under direct supervision would carry out the duties…