The Florida Cops Who Act as ICE Agents

The podcast discusses the 287G program, a federal initiative that allows state and local police to enforce immigration laws under ICE supervision, with a focus on Florida's extensive adoption of the program. It highlights how routine traffic stops can escalate into immigration arrests, the allocation of significant state resources to immigration enforcement, and the concerns raised by civil liberties groups about racial profiling and resource diversion. The episode includes a ride-along account with Florida Highway Patrol, illustrating the program's implementation and its impact on both law enforcement and immigrant communities, while also addressing the Trump administration's goal of expanding immigration enforcement through state and local partnerships.