Florida announces largest immigration operation

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Deputy Director Madison Sheahan and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announce the results of the largest immigration operation in Florida history which was targeting individuals with orders of removal. ICE announced that a four-day operation called Operation Tidal Wave resulted in the arrest of 780 people across Florida, utilizing the 287(g) program that allows local law enforcement to assist with federal immigration enforcement. ICE officials reported that 275 of those arrested had final removal orders, with many having criminal records, gang affiliations, and prior convictions.