ICE, Local Law Enforcement Arrest 400 Illegal Immigrants in Florida
Over two million individuals, known as 'gotaways', are suspected to have entered the U.S. illegally under the Biden administration. In response, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Miami, along with local law enforcement and the Florida National Guard, have led operations to apprehend these individuals.
Florida, with the highest number of 287(g) agreements at 327, has seen a 577% increase since January 20, ICE reported. These agreements allow state and local law enforcement to enforce federal immigration laws. Recently, a multi-agency operation in central Florida resulted in the arrest of 400 illegal foreign nationals. Among them were 'gotaways' who had evaded capture upon entry.
The operation targeted the worst offenders, all men with criminal histories from Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico. They included individuals who were previously deported, had final removal orders, or outstanding criminal warrants. Offenses ranged from DUI and narcotics possession to assault, battery, molestation, domestic violence, and prostitution.
The arrests are part of several thousand made by local law enforcement and ICE statewide in recent months. The 287(g) program has proven instrumental in these efforts, enabling local authorities to assist in immigration enforcement. As the number of 'gotaways' continues to rise, so too will the importance of these collaborative operations.
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