The Journal. The Florida Cops Who Act as ICE Agents
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Sep 22, 2025 Arian Campo-Flores, a WSJ reporter specializing in Florida, shares insights from his firsthand experience riding along with the Florida Highway Patrol. He reveals how officers have been trained under the contentious 287(g) program, effectively expanding their role in immigration enforcement. The conversation delves into the political history of this initiative, detailing the intense preparation and operations during saturation patrols. Campo-Flores also recounts intriguing anecdotes from these patrols, including dramatic arrests and a gripping manhunt.
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Traffic Stop Turned Immigration Arrest
- A routine traffic stop for a missing bumper escalated into an immigration arrest after the driver produced a Guatemalan consular ID.
- The stop illustrates how troopers use traffic violations to check immigration status under 287G partnerships.
How 287G Expands Local Enforcement
- 287G deputizes state and local officers to perform immigration functions under ICE supervision.
- The program expanded or contracted with different administrations and now includes a task force model that broadens local enforcement roles.
Florida Leads The 287G Push
- Florida is the leading state embracing the task-force form of 287G and trained most Florida Highway Patrol troopers as designated immigration officers.
- The state has pushed large budget and infrastructure investments to support expanded immigration enforcement.