287(g) agreements

Florida immigration arrests have surged under Trump's second term, with 347 state and local agencies, including the Florida National Guard and Fish and Wildlife, participating in the crackdown. Nearly 39,000 immigrants were arrested in Florida from January 20, 2025, to March 11, 2026, compared to 11,088 during the same period under Biden.

Florida immigration arrests have surged under Trump's second term, with 347 state and local agencies, including the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Florida Lottery, participating in the crackdown. Nearly 39,000 immigrants were arrested in 416 days, tripling the number under Biden's administration. A Guatemalan couple reported being targeted during a park visit, with the husband arrested on a disputed charge to facilitate ICE involvement.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a sweeping immigration law to limit cooperation with ICE, protect sensitive locations from immigration enforcement, and expand rights for immigrant students. The law includes bans on 287(g) agreements, face coverings for law enforcement, and legal pathways for suing federal agents over constitutional violations.

New York sheriffs and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman are threatening legal action against Governor Kathy Hochul over her proposal to ban 287(g) agreements with ICE, which facilitate the removal of criminal illegal immigrants. Hochul's 2027 budget plan includes sanctuary policies restricting ICE cooperation, prompting backlash from local law enforcement who argue the agreements enhance public safety.

New York sheriffs and county officials are threatening legal action against Governor Kathy Hochul over her proposal to ban 287(g) agreements with ICE, which facilitate the removal of criminal illegal immigrants. Hochul's 2027 budget plan includes sanctuary policies restricting ICE cooperation, prompting backlash from law enforcement who argue the agreements enhance public safety.