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Doral council approves resolution to pursue memorandum of understanding with ICE after extended debate on state "sanctuary" law
Summary
On April 16, 2025, the City Council of Doral, Florida, voted to authorize the city manager to enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a component of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
On April 16, 2025, the City Council of Doral, Florida, voted to authorize the city manager to enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a component of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Councilwoman Nicole Reynoso made the motion to approve and Councilman Rafael Pinedo seconded; the motion passed on a recorded roll call, with Mayor Kristy Fraga, Vice Mayor Maureen Porras, Councilwoman Nina Cabral, Councilman Rafael Pinedo and Councilwoman Nicole Reynoso voting yes.
The council opened an extended discussion after Councilwoman Cabral pulled the item for questions from residents. The City Attorney told council members the item was brought forward because the Florida Attorney General’s office has taken the position that local governments that adopt policies impeding cooperation with federal immigration authorities may violate state law (referred to in…
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