Florida Universities Partner with ICE Amid Immigration Crackdown
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Several Florida universities, including the University of Florida, University of South Florida, and University of Central Florida, have signed agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to allow local law enforcement to act as immigration officers. This follows a state directive to cooperate with the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. The agreements allow officers to question individuals suspected of being in the country illegally and execute arrest warrants for immigration violations. This move comes amidst the revocation of visas for over 525 students, faculty, and researchers at 88 US universities this year, sparking protests on some campuses. The increased immigration enforcement has raised concerns among international students.
Several Florida universities, including the University of Florida, University of South Florida, and University of Central Florida, have signed agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to allow local law enforcement to act as immigration officers. This follows a state directive to cooperate with the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. The agreements allow officers to question individuals suspected of being in the country illegally and execute arrest warrants for immigration violations. This move comes amidst the revocation of visas for over 525 students, faculty, and researchers at 88 US universities this year, sparking protests on some campuses. The increased immigration enforcement has raised concerns among international students.
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