Doral activists demand end to ICE law enforcement agreement

Activists and residents in Doral, Florida, are demanding that the city council terminate its 287(g) agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The agreement allows local police to cooperate with federal immigration authorities in enforcement actions.

During a protest at Doral City Hall, representatives from the Venezuelan American Caucus, the ACLU of Florida, and the Florida Immigrant Coalition presented signatures from 170 families. Protesters claim the partnership has turned the city, which has a high Venezuelan population, into an “epicenter” of deportations, causing fear and significant economic loss for local businesses.

Mayor Christi Fraga has stated that the city is obligated to maintain the agreement under Florida law established by Governor Ron DeSantis. However, legal advocates from the ACLU argue that the city has the authority to exit the agreement. The city administration has indicated it is seeking changes through the State Attorney’s office.