Doral Mayor attributes ICE agreement to Florida state pressure

Doral Mayor Christi Fraga has stated that the city approved a 287(g) immigration collaboration agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) due to pressure from Florida state officials. Fraga indicated that the decision followed warnings from the governor’s office and the state attorney general regarding potential legal or punitive consequences for municipalities that refuse such agreements.

Despite the agreement, Fraga maintains that the Doral Police Department has not participated in immigration raids, nor have officers been sent for related training. Records show zero reported immigration encounters by the municipal police between August 2025 and September 2026, though federal agents have conducted arrests within city limits.

The city, which hosts a significant Venezuelan diaspora, has seen an increase in federal immigration arrests. Local businesses have reported financial difficulties, including significant drops in sales and enrollment, as enforcement actions have intensified.