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NewsWLRN — South Florida NPR (Government & Politics)June 23, 2026Miami-Dade

Miami City Commission to Discuss ICE 287(g) Agreement

The City of Miami commission is scheduled to hold a discussion regarding the city's existing 287(g) agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). While the item is on the agenda for public comment, no formal vote on the agreement is planned for this meeting.

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Why It Matters

The discussion concerns whether the Miami Police Department will continue to participate in a federal program that allows local officers to act as immigration enforcement agents.

Key Facts

  • The City of Miami has been under a 287(g) agreement with ICE for one year.
  • The 287(g) agreement authorizes local police to inquire about immigration status and detain individuals for immigration law violations.
  • The Miami Police Department currently has two officers deputized by ICE under this agreement.
  • The Miami Police Department has not yet performed any immigration-related enforcement actions under the agreement.
  • The agreement is scheduled for discussion at the upcoming Thursday city commission meeting.
  • The discussion item was sponsored by Commissioner Christine King.
  • No vote on the agreement will be taken at the Thursday meeting.
  • Mayor Eileen Higgins previously campaigned on a platform to eliminate the agreement.

Who's Mentioned

personEileen Higgins“Mayor of Miami who previously stated opposition to the agreement.”organizationMiami Police Department“Local law enforcement agency with two officers currently deputized by ICE.”organizationImmigration and Customs Enforcement“Federal agency that holds the 287(g) agreement with the city.”personChristine King“City Commissioner who sponsored the discussion item.”locationCity of Miami“The municipality currently under the 287(g) agreement.”