ICE Arrests in South Florida
Introduction to Operation Tidal Wave
Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Saturday announced that agents arrested nearly 800 undocumented immigrants in South Florida.
The arrests were made after the first four days of what ICE referred to as "Operation Tidal Wave."
Partnership with Florida Law Enforcement
According to ICE, this was the first-of-its-kind partnership with agents and Florida Law enforcement.
During Operation Tidal Wave, a Honduran migrant identified as Aron Isaak Morazan-Izaguirre was taken into custody.
ICE said Morazan-Izaguirre was a suspected terrorist who had reentered the U.S. twice and was reported to be an 18th Street gang member.
ICE’s 287(g) Program
Under ICE’s 287(g) program, the agency delegates state and local enforcement officers the authority to perform specified immigration officer functions under the agency’s direction and oversight.
All 67 counties in the state, including Broward and Miami-Dade, have already entered this agreement, which allows trained officers to enforce certain federal immigration laws. Florida is the only state where all counties are cooperating.
Recent Agreements
Hialeah and Coral Gables recently agreed to the agreement with ICE, as well as several universities such as Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University.
Impact of Operation Tidal Wave
The impact of Operation Tidal Wave is significant, with nearly 800 undocumented immigrants arrested in just four days.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Operation Tidal Wave has resulted in the arrest of nearly 800 undocumented immigrants in South Florida, highlighting the effectiveness of the partnership between ICE and Florida law enforcement. The use of ICE’s 287(g) program has allowed for increased cooperation and enforcement of federal immigration laws.
FAQs
What is Operation Tidal Wave?
Operation Tidal Wave is a partnership between ICE and Florida law enforcement to arrest undocumented immigrants in South Florida.
How many undocumented immigrants were arrested?
Nearly 800 undocumented immigrants were arrested in the first four days of Operation Tidal Wave.
What is ICE’s 287(g) program?
ICE’s 287(g) program delegates state and local enforcement officers the authority to perform specified immigration officer functions under the agency’s direction and oversight.
Which counties in Florida are participating in the 287(g) program?
All 67 counties in Florida, including Broward and Miami-Dade, are participating in the 287(g) program.
