Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is among four sheriffs appointed to a council advising Florida's newly created immigration enforcement board. (Fox News Digital)
The council is tasked with asking Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for training opportunities and strategies that will strengthen participation in the agency's 287(g) program.
It will also be responsible for making recommendations in several areas, including the allocation of necessary financial assistance to local law enforcement, the enhancement of information sharing from local and state agencies to federal data centers, and how to create more available detention beds for ICE.
LEADER BEHIND MIGRANT FLIGHT TO MARTHA'S VINEYARD TAPPED TO HEAD RED STATE'S NEW IMMIGRATION BOARD
DeSantis said on Monday that the Sunshine State is "setting the standard" for immigration enforcement and how states can help the Trump administration deliver on its promise to stop illegal immigration, deport illegal aliens, and keep American citizens safe.
Larry Keefe, Florida's newly appointed Board of Immigration Enforcement executive director, was at the center of organizing an illegal immigrant flight to Martha's Vineyard during President Joe Biden's term. ( U.S. Department of Justice)
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The Cabinet also passed two resolutions on Monday aimed at ensuring all local officials are following the state's initiative "to detain and deport illegal aliens."
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