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NewsWPLG Local 10June 25, 2026Miami-Dade

Miami residents call for end to city's ICE partnership

Community members and advocates gathered at Miami City Hall to urge city commissioners to cancel the city's 287(g) agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The agreement currently allows trained local police officers to perform specific federal immigration enforcement duties.

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Why It Matters

The city's , approved in June 2025, authorizes Miami police to question, detain, and arrest individuals for suspected immigration violations, a policy that advocates argue impacts community trust and reporting of crimes.

Key Facts

  • The Miami City Commission approved a 287(g) agreement with ICE in June 2025.
  • The 287(g) agreement allows select Miami police officers to perform immigration enforcement duties.
  • Authorized duties include questioning, detaining, and arresting individuals suspected of immigration violations.
  • Police officers must receive federal training before performing these immigration-related duties.
  • Commissioner Christine King added the discussion regarding the agreement to the Thursday meeting agenda.
  • Advocates argue the partnership creates fear and reduces community cooperation with local police.

Who's Mentioned

organizationMiami City Commission“The governing body that approved the ICE agreement and heard public comments.”personWilliam“Representative of the American Friends Service Committee who spoke at the meetin”organizationU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement“Federal agency partnered with the city under the 287(g) agreement.”personKaitlyn Daily“Member of Young Democratic Socialists of America at FIU who spoke at the meeting”personChristine King“City Commissioner who placed the discussion on the agenda.”personAngela Winter“Individual who spoke against the ICE agreement.”