Florida Secures Over $28 Million in Federal Immigration Funding Through 287(g) Program

Historic Federal Funding for Florida Immigration Enforcement

• 💰 Florida has received a historic agreement with ICE, securing over $28 million in federal funding through the 287(g) program.
• 🎯 An additional $10 million is allocated to local law enforcement agencies within the state.

287(g) Program and State Support

• 📈 The state of Florida has demonstrated significant support for the 287(g) program, with over 4700 officers statewide actively involved in arrests of individuals deemed criminally illegal aliens.
• 🛠️ This partnership aims to provide law enforcement with more equipment and transparency, impacting immigration law enforcement nationwide.

ICE's Role and Partnership with Florida

• ⚖️ ICE Deputy Director Madison D. Sheahan emphasized that ICE officers enforce immigration law as it is written, focusing on removing dangerous individuals like gang members, murderers, and rapists.
• ✅ The funding is presented as a tangible commitment, not just