Goodbye, DeSantis: David Jolly proposes ending the agreements that allow local police to collaborate with ICE in Florida

Goodbye, DeSantis: David Jolly proposes ending the agreements that allow local police to cooperate with ICE in Florida In addition, the Democratic candidate demanded reforms that guarantee "due process" in the state - 3 minutes reading David Jolly, the Democratic candidate for governor of Florida, seeks to succeed Republican Ron DeSantis in the elections on November 3. In this context, the former representative proposes a shift in the state's immigration policy by canceling local police cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Jolly's proposal on agreements with ICE - Jolly proposed suspending the 287(g) agreements pushed by DeSantis to bring counties into immigration work. - The candidate maintained that these programs diverted law enforcement toward actions detrimental to the community's families. In his statements to EL PAÍS, Jolly criticized the governor's order and detailed his actions in the Executive branch. Regarding the cancellation of these agreements, the candidate declared: "As a state, I believe we can rescind the 287(g) agreements and go to court when necessary to defend the due process of people." Likewise, the aspirant emphasized the demands for transparency that he will impose on immigration authorities in the state territory. "I do not believe that our governor's mandate was appropriate and, while federal agents remain active in the State, I believe I would join the demands to require reforms that guarantee due process," he stated. Jolly's stance on the economic and ideological model On political and economic matters, Jolly rejected accusations of extremism and promoted a free-market model with investment in essential services. The candidate differentiated his proposal from the state's conservative positions. On his ideological vision and the management of public resources, the aspirant expressed: "I reject socialism and communism, and I reject the DSA (Democratic Socialists of America); I believe in a capitalist economy that creates opportunities when the government provides some basic support, such as educating children, facilitating access to healthcare, and housing." Furthermore, the aspirant added. "I do not believe that the current threat in the U.S. is the rise of socialism; I believe it is the rise of right-wing authoritarianism." David Jolly vs. Byron Donalds: what do the latest polls say Public opinion measurements ahead of the elections on November 3, 2026, reflect a contested contest for the governorship of the State of the Sun. The studies register a close competition between the main political forces just weeks before the vote. A recent poll by StPetePolls conducted between October 5 and 7, 2026, shows a technical tie between the gubernatorial candidates. In this poll of 836 probable voters, Republican candidate Byron Donalds obtains 44.7% of the vote in favor compared to 44.6% for David Jolly. On the other hand, the survey indicates that 3.9% of voters prefer another political option in the polls. Likewise, 6.9% of the surveyed citizens remain in the undecided category. Finally, the poll reports figures for the federal Senate race between Republican Ashley Moody with 46.8% and Democrat Angie Nixon with 44.9%. The study also covers the percentages for the Florida Attorney General. - 1 - 2 MLS: Lionel Messi scored two goals in Inter Miami's 3-1 win against Atlanta United and has 936 in his career - 3 Sunday TV and streaming agenda: Racing - Independiente, River, San Lorenzo, polo and Shanghai - 4 An election marathon will redraw the map of power and test the state of democracy in the West