Leon County ICE Detains 26 Individuals

Arrests made under 287(g) agreements with local law enforcement

Feb. 26, 2026 at 6:49pm

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Twenty-six individuals were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Leon County, Florida, under 287(g) agreements that allow local law enforcement agencies to collaborate with federal immigration authorities.

Why it matters

The 287(g) program has been controversial, with critics arguing it erodes trust between immigrant communities and local police. The high number of detentions in Leon County highlights the ongoing debate over the role of local law enforcement in federal immigration enforcement.

The details

The 287(g) agreements allow designated local law enforcement officers to perform certain immigration enforcement functions. In Leon County, this has resulted in 26 individuals being detained by ICE, though the specific circumstances of each case are unclear.

  • The detentions occurred in Leon County, Florida on February 26, 2026.

The players

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

The federal law enforcement agency responsible for enforcing immigration laws in the United States.

Leon County

A county located in the U.S. state of Florida, where the detentions took place.

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The takeaway

The high number of detentions in Leon County highlights the ongoing debate over the role of local law enforcement in federal immigration enforcement and the impact of 287(g) agreements on immigrant communities.