Operation Tidal Wave, initiated by federal authorities, is a significant immigration enforcement operation in Florida targeting around 800 undocumented immigrants. This multi-county effort involves collaboration with local law enforcement in various cities, reflecting an ongoing strategy to detain individuals with final deportation orders. Though exact detention numbers are currently unclear, the operation epitomizes the increased enforcement focus under the Trump administration, particularly as Governor Ron DeSantis encourages local police to engage in immigration enforcement. Federal agency ICE has stated it arrests individuals violating immigration laws as part of its regular operations.
It is unclear how many have been detained by immigration authorities as of Wednesday.
The operation is a multi-county collaboration on immigration enforcement between the Trump administration and public safety agencies in Florida.
The individuals targeted are located in Miami-Dade and Broward counties and the cities of Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Stuart, Tallahassee and Fort Myers.
ICE spokesperson said the federal agency does not confirm or discuss ongoing or future operations due to operational security reasons.
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