Politics & Government
Miami Mayor‑Elect Eileen Higgins Vows Limits On Immigration Partnership, Focuses On Housing And Inclusion
"There's no reason in the City of Miami our police department should be doing the job of federal immigration enforcement," Higgins said.
Updated on: December 11, 2025
Miami Mayor‑elect Eileen Higgins, the first woman ever elected to lead the city, is laying out her priorities ahead of taking office next week – and she's making clear that federal rhetoric surrounding immigrants will not define her administration.
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Higgins, 61, says she disagrees with the city's decision to sign a cooperative agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement known as 287(g), which allows local law enforcement to assist federal immigration authorities. She believes Miami should have resisted the program.
"There's no reason in the City of Miami our police department should be doing the job of federal immigration enforcement," Higgins said.
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