A six-day immigration operation in Florida led by ICE resulted in over 1,100 arrests, marking it as one of the largest operations in a single state. This initiative was part of the Trump administration's strategy to collaborate with local law enforcement to expedite deportations, utilizing the 287(g) program which allows local officers to make immigration arrests. More than 60% of those arrested had prior arrests or convictions, and the operation involved partnerships with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Department of Corrections. Since January, over 400 agreements have been signed with local authorities to bolster this collaborative effort, although the initiative has faced criticism from organizations like the ACLU for potential civil rights violations. The program remains controversial and is expected to be adopted primarily in regions supportive of ICE's mission, as other areas prioritize local policing over immigration enforcement.

The operation in Florida is part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration to increase deportations by collaborating with local law enforcement, exemplified by the 287(g) program that empowers local officers to make immigration arrests.

ICE worked with local agencies such as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Department of Corrections, resulting in over 1,100 arrests, with more than 60% of those detained having prior criminal records.

Since January, the administration has expanded its reach by signing over 400 agreements with local law enforcement agencies, allowing them to assist more actively in immigration enforcement operations.

Experts like Austin Kocher note that the expansion of local authority in immigration arrests could significantly enhance ICE's operational capacity, although this approach is expected to be regional, with certain areas opting out due to financial and civil rights concerns.

There is notable opposition from organizations such as the ACLU, which argue that these collaborations may compromise public safety, impose financial strains on localities, and lead to civil rights violations.

Criticism also stems from past issues where ICE and local law enforcement were found to be non-compliant with agreement terms, leading to the Obama-era decision to cease new agreements and focus on transferring detained migrants.

The future implementation of this model will likely be limited to regions that are politically and financially supportive of ICE's expanded role in immigration enforcement, as larger cities may prefer to allocate resources to local policing priorities.