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Sheriff Mina’s Budget Under Fire | Orlando News
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Orange County Sheriff John Mina is defending an 11% budget hike to $470 million, insisting immigration enforcement isn’t a top priority—despite his office’s 287(g) agreement with ICE. He clarifies deputies don’t conduct raids or initiate immigration actions, only arresting those already suspected of other crimes. Advocates demand transparency on whether funds support federal immigration duties, especially after recent ICE-related tragedies. The county jail, now under tighter ICE use agreements, remains a point of contention. Mina notes only 8% of deputies are ICE-authorized and rarely deployed. The budget boost mainly covers salaries, retirement, and health costs—though a potential constitutional amendment could reshape future funding for public safety.
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