THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - ICE Funds Local Police to Enhance Immigration Enforcement Operations.
Florida law enforcement agencies have received millions in state and federal funds for participating in the 287(g) program, which allows local officers to enforce federal immigration laws.
Florida sheriffs and police departments are receiving significant state and federal funding for participating in the 287(g) program, which empowers local law enforcement to assist in immigration enforcement. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: - At a press conference, Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia distributed checks totaling over $1.4 million to several county sheriffs for their cooperation in immigration enforcement efforts. DETAIL: The 287(g) program, which dates back decades, empowers local police to arrest illegal immigrants , a role traditionally reserved for federal immigration agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Florida and Texas lead the nation in participation, with both states offering grants to incentivize…Open