
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), formalizing the Florida Highway Patrol's role in immigration enforcement. The agreement authorizes Highway Patrol troopers to exercise certain immigration powers, aligning Florida's state efforts with federal initiatives.
This move signals a significant step in the governor's ongoing push to increase state involvement in immigration enforcement, particularly in response to the heated debate over immigration bills in the Florida Legislature.