Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a news conference Friday discussing the state's critical partnership between ICE and state and local law enforcement agencies through ICE's 287(g) program in Tallahassee, Fla. (Pool)
According to ICE, $2.7 million of the funding will support transportation for local agencies, while $7.3 million will provide equipment for 974 local officers. At the state level, $1 million is allocated for transportation and $27.5 million for equipment benefiting 3,676 state officers.
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The 287(g) initiative empowers state and local law enforcement officers to help perform immigration enforcement duties. Florida has "set the standard" nationwide for 287(g) partnerships with 325 agreements in place, according to ICE.
President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media as he departs the White House Sept. 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
Governor DeSantis also warned that any attempts to threaten or attack ICE agents in Florida would not be tolerated.
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"Florida is not Portland," DeSantis said. "If you think you can go and launch attacks against ICE agents in this state, you've got another thing coming. We will hold you accountable very swiftly and very severely."
The announcement comes after one ICE detainee was killed, and two others were injured Wednesday when a gunman opened fire on an agency facility in Dallas. The FBI is treating the incident as a "targeted attack" on the agency. The suspect, identified as Joshua Jahn, allegedly opened fire as ICE officers were bringing detainees into the building.
Fox News Digital's Adam Sabes contributed to this report.
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