Miami ICE leads U.S. in arrests, driven by local cops' cooperation
By Martin Vassolo
Published on April 9, 2026.
Immigration arrests in Florida have surged under President Trump, largely due to local police departments partnering with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Since Trump took office in 2025, Miami has led the country's total of 41,300 arrests, more than any other field office in the country. The increase is attributed to the collaboration between local police and ICE, which has resulted in significant reductions in high-profile raids and large protests. Miami immigration attorney Hector Diaz argues that a 2025 Supreme Court decision allowing immigration officers to consider factors like race and language as grounds for immigration stops has blurred the lines of enforcement. Florida leads the nation with 325 agreements, a 577% increase since 2025, and all major cities in Miami, Doral, Hialeah, Coral Gables and Homestead all have ICE agreements.
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