Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has increasingly aligned with former President Donald Trump on immigration enforcement, with Florida expanding cooperation with federal agencies.
A recent multi-agency operation involving ICE, Border Patrol, and the Florida Highway Patrol led to 249 arrests over three days, according to Fox News Digital. Officials said detainees were processed and transferred to federal custody, and some lacked clear identification documents.
State officials, including Florida Highway Patrol representatives, described the effort as part of broader enforcement activity tied to increased migration since the Biden administration under Joe Biden.
Florida authorities say thousands of individuals without legal status have been apprehended since March 2025, highlighting the state’s intensified role in immigration enforcement and its ongoing coordination with federal agencies.
