ICE raids were reportedly conducted across South Florida on Sunday as President Trump begins to make good on his promise to increase the deportation of undocumented migrants.
In a post to X Sunday, Desantis commented on the reports of increased immigration enforcement. saying “Interior enforcement atrophied under Biden so there will no doubt be a ramp up period."
ICE arrested nearly 1,000 undocumented individuals, including criminals, in a one-day surge under Trump's immigration crackdown.
At least 27 agencies across the nation are currently listed as having submitted applications to the program, including agencies in Texas, Georgia, Montana, Oklahoma and Louisiana. Nearly half of the pending applications are from Florida law enforcement agencies.
Migrants from Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela and Haiti who came under a temporary humanitarian parole process under the Biden administration could lose their temporary stays and be deported. State of play: Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers were directed last week to expedite the deportation of people who failed to apply for asylum within the one-year deadline.
The memo comes as DeSantis pushes Florida lawmakers to broaden the state’s role in federal immigration enforcement.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has called a special legislative session to advance his immigration agenda in Florida, which is closely aligned with President Donald Trump's policies. However, he faces a rare standoff with Republican leaders.
Florida schools will cooperate with all law enforcement working to enforce the nation’s laws on illegal immigration and keep our schools safe.'
One immigrant living in South Florida spoke with CBS News Miami, saying that he fears for his future in the U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents appear to have stepped up their detention of unauthorized immigrants, taking more than 500 people into custody on Thursday, almost twice the average number of daily arrests late last year.
Florida's Education Department said it will allow immigration enforcement in schools, but rules limit how districts can track student citizenship status.
Border czar Tom Homan told NBC News that several people with criminal convictions were apprehended in Chicago.