Doral Considers Controversial Partnership with ICE Through 287(g) Program

Doral's Potential ICE Partnership

• 🎯 The Doral City Council is expected to vote on a controversial partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through the 287(g) program.
• 🤝 This agreement would authorize Doral police officers to perform limited immigration functions, including questioning, detaining, and processing individuals suspected of violating immigration laws.

Access to Federal Databases

• 🔑 A critical aspect of the 287(g) agreement is granting Doral police access to federal immigration databases that identify undocumented individuals potentially subject to detainment.

Community Concerns

• ⚠️ Community members have expressed strong opposition, citing concerns that the partnership is dangerous for a city like Doral with many mixed-status families.
• 😟 There are fears that individuals with protections like TPS or humanitarian parole could face increased fear and potential loss of status due to this administration's actions.

Current Status of the Vote

• ⏳ The city council meeting was in recess and resumed at 6:00 p.m. to address the issue and likely hold a vote.
• 📰 Updates will be provided as they become available on air and online.