ICE Arrests Nearly 800 Undocumented Immigrants in Florida Crackdown

Nearly 800 undocumented immigrants were arrested in Florida during a four-day immigration enforcement operation conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and state law enforcement under the banner 'Operation Tidal Wave.' The operation targeted individuals with final deportation orders and included arrests of people with serious criminal backgrounds, such as a convicted Colombian murderer, gang members, and a Russian subject to an Interpol notice. Federal and state officials described the operation as a 'first-of-its-kind' partnership and a model for enhanced cooperation on immigration enforcement. The crackdown is part of a broader Trump administration effort to accelerate deportations, with Florida officials emphasizing their role in supporting federal immigration goals. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis both publicly endorsed the operation, framing it as a warning to criminal aliens nationwide. ICE credited Customs and Border Protection for providing significant support during the operation, which remains ongoing.