Key West Commissioners to Decide on Local Police Working with ICE

Key West's 287g Agreement Decision

• 📌 Key West City Commissioners are set to meet to decide on signing an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
• ⚠️ This decision revolves around the 287g agreement, a policy that allows local law enforcement to work with federal immigration enforcement.

Controversy and Legal Challenges

• 💬 Key West Commissioner Sam Kaufman stated the police chief did not have the authority to enter the agreement, leading the council to void it.
• ⚖️ The city maintains it complies with federal and state laws, and residents have previously applauded the council's decision to backtrack.
• 📜 The 287g agreements are now part of a new state immigration law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, which some interpret as optional for municipalities.

State Attorney General's Involvement

• 🚨 Following the voiding of the agreement, the state attorney general sent a letter threatening commissioners with criminal penalties or removal.
• 🏛️ The state attorney general's office contends the agreement was not intended to be optional.
• 🗓️ A special meeting is scheduled for Tuesday to continue the discussion on this matter.