Miami-Dade Deputies Remove Woman Protesting ICE Jail Agreement

A Miami-Dade County Commission meeting became chaotic when deputies forcibly removed Camila Ramos, a woman protesting a controversial agreement between the county jails and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The agreement would allow ICE to operate within local facilities, hold immigration detainees for up to 48 hours, and reimburse the county for housing these detainees, sparking strong opposition from immigrant advocacy groups who argue it promotes racial profiling and undermines community trust. During the meeting, Ramos was dragged out after refusing to remain silent as Commission Chair Anthony Rodriguez warned that speaking on the issue could bar future comments, leading to chants of “let her speak” from the crowd. Civil rights advocates condemned the use of force, highlighting the deep divisions in Miami-Dade over immigration policy, with supporters viewing the measure as necessary for public safety and opponents seeing it as detrimental to immigrant communities. The incident reflects broader tensions amid the Trump administration's expansion of local-federal cooperation on immigration enforcement through 287(g) agreements, which deputize local law enforcement to assist ICE.