Florida launched Operation Tidal Wave, a major immigration enforcement initiative utilizing 287(g) agreements that allow local police to exercise federal immigration authority. The operation, which began in April 2025 and continued through January 2026, resulted in over 10,400 arrests across the state targeting individuals with final deportation orders and serious criminal records. The effort involved coordination between Florida state and local law enforcement with federal agencies including ICE, CBP, FBI, DEA, ATF, and U.S. Marshals Service.