In Florida, what does cooperation between local law enforcement and ICE look like?

NPR | By Rob Schmitz,

Jaclyn Diaz

Published August 16, 2026 at 4:44 PM EDT

Sheriffs in Florida are all in on cooperating with ICE, but in practice, it isn't a high priority.

Rob Schmitz

Rob Schmitz is NPR's international correspondent based in Berlin.

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Jaclyn Diaz

Jaclyn Diaz is a reporter on Newshub

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