The Key West City Commission voted 6-1 on July 1, 2025, to end its 287(g) enforcement agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which authorized local law enforcement to assist in immigration detention and deportation efforts. This decision prompted immediate pressure from the Florida state government, including warnings from Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and Governor Ron DeSantis, who cited the city's action as unlawful and threatened removal of commissioners if the decision was not reversed. The Key West Mayor stated the vote was based on legal considerations rather than policy disagreements. Subsequently, the city commission considered legal action against Governor DeSantis for mandating local police cooperation with ICE. Facing mounting state scrutiny and potential legal consequences, the Key West City Commission reversed its earlier decision on July 8-9, 2025, voting to reinstate and cooperate with the ICE enforcement agreement. The reversal sparked protests from some local residents. The reinstatement was widely reported by local news outlets including the Miami Herald, CBS Miami, and WLRN, emphasizing the tension between local autonomy and state enforcement of federal immigration policies.