Commissioner Key West votes “only” to maintain ICE partnership

one Florida City Specialist She was shocked to find herself “standing alone” after the southernmost city this week voted this week to end the agreement between the police department and federal immigration authorities.

Key West City Commissioner Lissette Carey told Fox News Digital that she considered the potential consequences of cutting off the 287(g) agreement that allows police to stop, question and detain illegal immigrants.

“I did the research before the meeting,” Carey said. “I am the only member of the committee who understands the consequences and respects our state and federal governments to uphold the law.”

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In a 5-1 vote, the committee voted to decide the deal, a move that came after the Trump administration cracked down on illegal immigration and nationwide. Mass deportation operations.

“The lack of understanding, understanding of the safety, security and long-term well-being of our city deeply disturbed me,” Carey said. “As the first to vote on this, I was frustrated and frankly shocked to find myself standing alone to recognize the importance of sticking to this agreement.”

The move has met opposition from leaders of the state capital Tallahassee.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said in a letter to the commissioner Wednesday that their vote violated state law and essentially made Key West a “Sanctuary city. ”

“Florida law explicitly prohibits shelter cities,” Usmeer wrote when asking city leaders to reverse the route. “Not taking corrective action will result in the execution of all applicable civil and criminal penalties, including the removal of the governor.”

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Key West Commissioner Lissette Carey was the only vote against it when New York City collaborated with immigration authorities. (Key West City)

He added that if they don’t reverse the route, they may be evacuated.

Carey’s mother and grandparents arrived in Key West from Cuba in the 1950s and she said she supports it Legal immigration.

“I am proud of my legacy and I respect the many contributions immigrants have made to our community,” she said. “But I also believe in obeying the law and ensuring public safety.”

“Key West is often seen as a carefree and free town, but it is also home to conservatives like me who support law enforcement,” Carey added.

Earlier this week, Gov. Ron DeSantis said the issue was a matter of complying with state laws.

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“I think the Attorney General weighed this and I will let him do the analysis and send them any warnings that need to be issued,” he said. DeSantis says When the new “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention center in the Everglades is open.

“But the reality is that you have a responsibility to participate in it fully,” he added. “And you can signal and try to make political statements, but the reality is that local governments have to comply with Florida laws.”

A White House spokesman told Fox News that choosing not to work with immigration authorities would only put residents at risk.

“Refusing to work with federal law enforcement will not prevent the Trump administration from removing dangerous criminal illegal foreigners from the U.S. community,” the spokesperson said. “This will only put American citizens living within their jurisdiction at risk. The rapid and effective deportation of violent foreigners makes every American community safer.”

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The other Florida cities are the same. In MiamiLast month, city commissioners there reluctantly voted for allowing police to work with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) by establishing their own 287(g) partnership.