Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly suggested that he would not require state law enforcement to enforce the 287(g) program, which permits U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to work with state and local partners to arrest and remove illegal aliens from the country, in a social media post this week.
"I would not, as governor, require the 287(g) agreements, because I would trust local law enforcement to decide whether or not that's something they should engage in," Jolly said to NEWS 9. "I would suggest in this moment they should be suspended, until we can see the faces of agents and see their badges, until we know individual due process is being protected for everybody, that I would suggest ICE has gotten control."
Jolly's criticism comes after two ICE-involved shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis in January.
One person not happy with that response was Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia, who called Jolly's thoughts "totally disqualifying."
"Candidate for Governor wants de facto sanctuary cities in Florida. We’re not going back to the days of hearing “angel moms” cry when an illegal kills their child," Ingoglia wrote on X. "The Governor’s job is to ensure the safety and security of his/her citizens, not let criminals overtake the state."
Jolly responded, "Sorry to hear you don't trust our Chiefs and Sheriffs. I do. I also still hold to the old-school GOP principle that government closest to the people is best. Not sure why the party moved on from that. Surely there's a bridge to be built here, Blaise. No need for crazy rhetoric."
Gov. Ron DeSantis implemented 287(g) for state law enforcement in February 2025.
In his criticism, Ingoglia asked Jolly to speak with Rep. Kiyan Michael (R-Jacksonville), whose son was killed by an illegal alien driver in 2007, before making up his mind on the issue. Rep. Michael is part of the Angel Moms, which is a group of mothers who have lost children to violent crimes, such as murder or drunk driving manslaughter, at the hands of illegal aliens.
"Our 287g program, and subsequent implementation, was developed in coordination and collaboration with our law enforcement partners. Maybe you should have a conversation with @kiyanforFl, whose son was killed by a twice-deported criminal alien," Ingoglia wrote.
