FOX NEWS - Miami’s police chief pushed back Friday against an anti-sanctuary state bill that would require Florida law enforcement agencies to cooperate with federal immigration officials.
“The truth is I’d prefer not to have this job if I have to ask fellow officers to go check where someone came from before helping them,” Miami police Chief Jorge Colina said during a Spanish-language interview with radio station WURN-AM.
The bill, SB 168, would prohibit “sanctuary” policies and require state and law enforcement to comply with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel by requiring authorities to honor requests to detain those considered “removable aliens” under federal immigration law.
Currently, an ICE detainer request is not deemed a requirement for local authorities.
A mother who fatally stabbed her 11-year-old daughter is facing new charges after punching a correctional officer.
An Orange County arrest affidavit said that on April 11th, a deputy was dispatched to the Booking and Release Center on John Young Parkway regarding a battery on a corrections officer. Upon arrival, the deputy met with the involved oficer.
The officer reportedly said that she was inside a cell regarding a possible injury to inmate Rosa Rivera, who pulled out her IV against orders. The officer entered the cell to ensure Rivera's safety. While receiving instruction, Rivera stood up and punched the officer in the face. Rivera was secured and the officer left the cell.