ICE Sends $38M To Florida As DeSantis Expands 287(g), Launches Highway Patrol Immigration Unit

Florida will receive more than $28 million for state agencies and $10 million for local departments through ICE’s 287(g) program, with funds for transportation and equipment covering roughly 4,700 officers. Officials touted 325 287(g) agreements and the creation of a full-time Highway Patrol immigration unit. The funding is part of a broader $1.7B national package, underscoring expanding state-federal enforcement cooperation. DeSantis warned against attacks on ICE agents, citing a recent Dallas facility shooting.