"As Governor, I will ensure full cooperation between state and federal authorities and make sure every level of government is accountable."
As governor, Byron Donalds will ensure full cooperation between Florida state agencies and federal immigration authorities.
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Evidence
The campaign's current issues page says under 'Fight Illegal Immigration' that 'Byron stands with President Trump to secure the border, keep our families and communities safe, end taxpayer handouts to illegals, and stop drugs from pouring into our country.'
The campaign said Donalds' public safety platform includes 'requiring full cooperation between Florida agencies and federal immigration enforcement' and quoted Donalds saying, 'As Governor, I will ensure full cooperation between state and federal authorities.'
Donalds said Florida is 'participating with ICE' and 'working with them through the 287(g) program,' while praising Governor DeSantis for making sure 'every law enforcement official in our state is going to cooperate' with the federal government.
Congress.gov lists Rep. Donalds as sponsor of H.R. 5177, introduced 2025-09-08, and shows the latest action as referral to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit on 2025-09-09; the bill's summary describes enforcement of commercial vehicle safety requirements and state compliance checks.
Assessments
Donalds has made this as a Florida gubernatorial campaign promise, but he has not yet served as Florida governor, so the promised executive outcome cannot be credited as fulfilled or failed. Existing Florida cooperation with ICE appears to be current state policy under other officials, and Donalds' federal immigration-related activity does not itself implement cooperation by Florida state agencies as governor.