A large-scale immigration enforcement operation in Florida resulted in nearly 800 arrests over four days, marking a significant collaboration between state and federal agencies. Governor Ron DeSantis praised the initiative as a model of cooperation with the Trump administration's immigration policies, emphasizing Florida's leading role in enforcement efforts. The operation reflects ongoing pressures from the federal government to ensure local compliance with immigration laws, including the controversial 287(g) Program. Despite the success claimed by officials, the operation sparked fear and unease, particularly among international students and local communities with high immigrant populations. Some local leaders reluctantly agreed to cooperate with ICE due to state mandates, highlighting tensions between local governance and federal immigration enforcement priorities.

The immigration enforcement operation in Florida was described as a 'first-of-its-kind' collaboration between ICE and state law enforcement, leading to nearly 800 arrests over four days, and was hailed as highly successful by officials.

Governor Ron DeSantis lauded the operation as an example of effective partnership with the Trump administration, noting that Florida is at the forefront of immigration enforcement and deportation efforts.

The large number of arrests aligns with the Trump administration's broader crackdown on illegal immigration, which includes pressure on state and local officials to collaborate with federal immigration authorities.

Florida's state law permits the removal of officials who do not comply with federal immigration efforts, leading to widespread agreements between local authorities and ICE, despite some local opposition and concerns.

Numerous Florida universities signed agreements with ICE, heightening fears among international students amid the Trump administration's revocation of many student visas across the United States.

Local leaders in areas with significant immigrant populations, such as Doral, expressed reluctance and distress over the mandated cooperation with ICE, citing personal connections to immigrant communities and the hardships they face.

The Justice Department continues to pursue legal action against officials who do not assist with federal immigration efforts, as seen in the arrests and charges against judges accused of helping undocumented immigrants.