{"id":2426875,"date":"2025-04-24T10:28:01","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T14:28:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-teams-up-with-trump-admin-to-hit-illegal-aliens-with-unprecedented-operation-tidal-wave\/"},"modified":"2025-04-24T10:30:59","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T14:30:59","slug":"florida-teams-up-with-trump-admin-to-hit-illegal-aliens-with-unprecedented-operation-tidal-wave","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-teams-up-with-trump-admin-to-hit-illegal-aliens-with-unprecedented-operation-tidal-wave\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Teams Up with Trump Admin to Hit Illegal Aliens with Unprecedented &#8216;Operation Tidal Wave&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fflorida-teams-up-with-trump-admin-to-hit-illegal-aliens-with-unprecedented-operation-tidal-wave%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2426875&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Florida has initiated &#8220;Operation Tidal Wave,&#8221; a unique immigration enforcement collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security, aiming to detain around 800 undocumented immigrants with final deportation orders throughout the state. This operation, involving over 230 state and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-votes-on-major-security-upgrade-will-fine-members-5k-for-bypassing-metal-detectors\/\" title=\"House Votes On Major Security Upgrade, Will Fine Members K For Bypassing Metal Detectors\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/president-trump-pledges-orderly-transition-of-power\/\" title=\"President Trump pledges orderly transition of power\">local law enforcement<\/a> agencies<\/a>, signifies a strong partnership in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/no-end-in-sight-for-gas-above-3-00-says-executive\/\" title=\"No End In Sight For Gas Above .00, Says Executive\">addressing illegal immigration<\/a>. Governor Ron DeSantis has expressed support for federal immigration efforts, reflecting a trend of states cooperating with federal authorities to enforce immigration laws. The initiative is part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration to aggressively tackle illegal immigration, with the DHS under Secretary Kristi Noem prioritizing swift deportations. Operation Tidal Wave is also seen as a model for future immigration enforcement efforts, even as legal challenges regarding deportation policies persist.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>In a bold and unprecedented move, Florida has partnered with the Department of Homeland Security to launch &ldquo;Operation Tidal Wave,&rdquo; a first-of-its-kind immigration enforcement effort targeting undocumented immigrants.<\/p>\n<p>The operation, which began this week and is set to continue through Saturday, marks a significant escalation in federal and state collaboration to address illegal immigration.<\/p>\n<p>According to documents <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/news\/local\/immigration\/article304882051.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">obtained<\/a> by the Miami Herald, Operation Tidal Wave is focused on detaining approximately 800 undocumented immigrants with final deportation orders across Florida. The operation spans multiple regions, including Miami-Dade and Broward counties, as well as cities like Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Stuart, Tallahassee, and Fort Myers.<\/p>\n<p>This large-scale sting involves over 230 state and local law enforcement agencies, more than any other state, highlighting Florida&rsquo;s pivotal role in this initiative.<\/p>\n<p>The administration of President Donald Trump has made it clear that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ice-nabs-prominent-illegal-immigration-activist-flouted-law-years-finally-got\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cracking down on illegal immigration<\/a> is a top priority. Under the leadership of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, the federal government is pulling out all stops to enforce immigration laws.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?fk=s28Az7AY\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #stnvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#stnvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>Operation Tidal Wave is seen as a model for how state and federal authorities can work together to execute the administration&rsquo;s aggressive deportation agenda.<\/p>\n<p>Florida&rsquo;s involvement in this operation underscores its willingness to align with the Trump administration&rsquo;s immigration policies.<\/p>\n<p>GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ron-desantis-proposes-solution-stop-sabotaging-president-trumps-agenda-federal-judges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">been vocal<\/a> about supporting federal efforts to identify and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aclu-sues-over-texas-law-allowing-state-officials-to-arrest-illegal-immigrants\/\" title=\"ACLU sues Texas over law enabling officials to arrest un...ed immigrants\">deport undocumented immigrants<\/a>, emphasizing that state resources will be used to enforce immigration laws. This partnership reflects a broader trend of states stepping up to assist in federal immigration enforcement.<\/p>\n<p>The DHS, under Noem&rsquo;s direction, has been implementing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/kristi-noem-revokes-protected-status-500000-haitians-opens-deportation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a series of measures<\/a> to streamline and accelerate deportations. One key initiative is the overhaul of the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements program, as noted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/noem-dhs-outline-next-step-speed-up-deportation-process\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fox News<\/a>, a federal immigration database established in 1987.<\/p>\n<p>The revamped SAVE program allows local law enforcement and government agencies to quickly access immigration records, integrate criminal records, and eliminate fees for database searches to make the process more efficient.<\/p>\n<p>Operation Tidal Wave is not just about numbers; it&rsquo;s about sending a message. The Trump administration has repeatedly stated that illegal immigration undermines national security and public safety.<\/p>\n<p>By targeting individuals with final deportation orders, particularly those identified as &ldquo;criminal individuals or immigration violators,&rdquo; the operation aims to prioritize the removal of those deemed a threat to communities.<\/p>\n<p>The collaboration between Florida and DHS has been described as a glimpse into how state law enforcement will play a critical role in Trump&rsquo;s mass-deportation efforts.<\/p>\n<p>Officers involved in Operation Tidal Wave are authorized to question, arrest, and detain suspects, marking a significant expansion of local police powers in immigration enforcement.<\/p>\n<p>Of note, Kristi Noem&rsquo;s leadership at DHS has been central to these efforts. Since taking office, she has overseen several high-profile operations.<\/p>\n<p>That all being said, the legal landscape surrounding these deportation efforts remains complex. Federal court rulings have occasionally slowed Trump&rsquo;s plans, with <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">defiant judges citing due process concerns<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/supreme-court-gives-trump-admin-epic-go-ahead-takes-deportation-illegals-activist-judges-hands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a recent Supreme Court decision<\/a> allowing the use of the Alien Enemies Act for certain deportations has bolstered the administration&rsquo;s authority, potentially paving the way for operations like Tidal Wave to expand.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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Launched this week and running through Saturday, this operation signifies a major intensification of cooperation between federal and state authorities in tackling illegal immigration. Documents acquired by the Miami Herald reveal that Operation Tidal Wave aims to detain around 800 undocumented immigrants who have final deportation orders throughout Florida. The operation covers various areas, including Miami-Dade and Broward counties, as well as cities such as Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Stuart, Tallahassee, and Fort Myers. This extensive operation involves over 230 state and local law enforcement agencies\u2014more than any other state\u2014underscoring Florida&#8217;s crucial role in this effort. The Trump administration has prioritized cracking down on illegal immigration under DHS Secretary Kristi Noem&#8217;s leadership, employing all available resources to enforce immigration laws.<\/p>\n<p>Operation Tidal Wave is viewed as a prototype for how state and federal entities can collaborate on the administration\u2019s aggressive deportation strategy. Florida\u2019s participation highlights its alignment with Trump\u2019s immigration policies. Governor Ron DeSantis has openly supported federal initiatives to identify and deport undocumented individuals while committing state resources to enforce these laws. This partnership reflects a growing trend of states enhancing their roles in federal immigration enforcement efforts.<\/p>\n<p>Under Noem&#8217;s guidance at DHS, several measures have been implemented to expedite deportations; one significant change is the overhaul of the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program\u2014a federal database established in 1987 that now allows local law enforcement quick access to immigration records while integrating criminal data without fees for searches.<\/p>\n<p>Operation Tidal Wave serves not only numerical goals but also aims to convey a message: illegal immigration threatens national security and public safety according to the Trump administration. By focusing on individuals with final deportation orders\u2014especially those labeled as \u201ccriminals or violators\u201d\u2014the operation seeks to prioritize removing those considered dangerous.<\/p>\n<p>The collaboration between Florida officials and DHS illustrates how local law enforcement will play an essential role in Trump&#8217;s mass-deportation agenda; officers involved are empowered to question, arrest, and detain suspects\u2014a notable expansion of local police authority regarding immigration matters.<\/p>\n<p>Kristi Noem&#8217;s leadership at DHS has been pivotal since her appointment; she has overseen numerous high-profile operations despite complex legal challenges surrounding these deportations due to occasional court rulings citing due process issues against Trump&#8217;s plans. However, a recent Supreme Court ruling permitting certain uses of the Alien Enemies Act may strengthen the administration\u2019s capacity for operations like Tidal Wave moving forward<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2426876,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ICEAgent.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[5113,43064,32640],"class_list":["post-2426875","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-florida","tag-illegal-aliens","tag-trump-administration"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ICEAgent.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2426875","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2426875"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2426875\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2426879,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2426875\/revisions\/2426879"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2426876"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2426875"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2426875"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2426875"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}