Call to Action

City of Miami residents call on the City leadership to:

• End the use of City of Miami resources, facilities, or personnel for federal immigration enforcement beyond what is legally required under state or federal law;

• End voluntary agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), including 287(g) or similar programs; and

• Commit to policies that protect, rather than endanger, the rights and dignity of all Miami residents, regardless of immigration status.

We urge our elected officials to uphold the values of justice, compassion, and responsible governance. Miami should not act as an extension of federal immigration enforcement. Doing so undermines community trust, public safety, and the City’s own long-standing commitment to being a welcoming, inclusive place for all.

Why is this important?

We urge the City of Miami to limit its involvement with ICE to only what is strictly required by law and to reject any voluntary cooperation.

Across Florida, local governments have increasingly been pressured into formal partnerships with ICE, including 287(g) agreements that deputize local police officers as federal immigration agents. These programs blur the line between local policing and federal immigration enforcement.

Although ICE claims to prioritize individuals with serious criminal histories, in practice many people are detained for civil immigration violations—such as visa overstays, missed court dates, or pending asylum claims. When local law enforcement becomes involved in immigration enforcement, the consequences are clear:

• Immigrant communities become afraid to report crimes or cooperate with police.

• Survivors of domestic violence and trafficking avoid seeking help.

• Trust between residents and local government erodes.

This makes everyone in Miami less safe — not more.