Miami-Dade`s Jails to Send People to Immigration Officials

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"Before Thursday, Miami-Dade only held detainees if federal immigration officials agreed to reimburse the county for the detention costs. Miami-Dade turned over about 180 people to immigration officials in 2016 but was not reimbursed for any costs. President Donald Trump signs two executive orders on immigration, including one on federal funding for sanctuary cities that could have an effect in South Florida. Jay Inslee called Trump`s executive orders on immigration mean-spirited and unnecessary. President Donald Trump praised Gimenez for the move, tweeting "Miami-Dade Mayor drops sanctuary policy.