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Approval of Agreement to Assist Federal Immigration Enforcement

Original title: Approval of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to Comply with Florida Statue Chapter 908 and Assist United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) a Component of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Tracy Frazzano, Chief, Police

Record date · March 17, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The City Council has approved a to align local police operations with . This agreement formalizes cooperation between the local police department and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Why it matters

This agreement establishes the legal framework for local police to assist federal immigration authorities in enforcing federal immigration laws within the city.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Local Police Department

The department is now bound by the terms of the MOA to assist federal immigration enforcement.

Directly affected

City Residents

Residents are subject to the local police department's updated operational procedures regarding federal immigration enforcement cooperation.

Key Facts

  • The City Council passed a resolution to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with ICE.
  • The agreement is intended to ensure compliance with Florida Statute Chapter 908.
  • The resolution was introduced by Police Chief Tracy Frazzano.
  • The file ID for this legislative action is 25-4305.
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  • The resolution was introduced on March 5, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this agreement do?
It formalizes the cooperation between the local police department and federal immigration authorities (ICE) to comply with state law.
Is this a new law?
No, it is a resolution approving an agreement to comply with existing state law ().

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Formalization of Federal Cooperation

The city is moving from informal or implicit cooperation to a formal, written agreement with federal immigration authorities.

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