Fox News Digital observed the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office collaborating with federal immigration authorities to apprehend illegal immigrants in Florida. The task force conducts weekly operations along the Interstate 95 corridor.
Key Points
St. Johns County Sheriff's Office collaborates with DHS, Border Patrol, and ICE
Task force conducts weekly operations along Interstate 95 to apprehend illegal immigrants
Authorities rely on probable cause before conducting traffic stops
Brothers from Colombia suspected of trafficking drugs were apprehended during an operation
Pros
Enhanced collaboration between local and federal authorities to address illegal immigration issues
Task force prioritizes public safety by dismantling human smuggling and sex-trafficking operations
Cons
Controversial approach of apprehending suspected illegal immigrants
Potential for racial profiling during the operations