Resolution 2025-33629 i
RESOLUTION NO. 202533629
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING FLORIDA SENATORS ASHLEY MOODY
AND RICK SCOTT, AS WELL AS HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE
FREDERICA WILSON, TO ADVOCATE FOR IMMEDIATE AND
EFFECTIVE MEASURES TO ALLEVIATE OVERCROWDING AT THE
KROME IMMIGRATION DETENTION CENTER AND SIMILAR
FACILITIES BY EXPANDING DETENTION CAPACITY, IMPROVING
OVERSIGHT, AND ENSURING ACCOUNTABILITY FOR REPORTED
ABUSES.
WHEREAS, illegal immigration is a pressing issue in the United States, requiring
ongoing efforts to ensure the enforcement of immigration laws and national security; and
WHEREAS, under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump, the United States
has made significant strides in curbing illegal immigration, achieving historic reductions
in border crossings, with Border Patrol encountering only 7,181 illegal immigrants at the
southern border in March 2025; and
WHEREAS, according to the recent data released by Customs and Border Patrol,
these numbers represent a 95% decrease from the 137,473 illegal border crossings
recorded in March 2024, a 96% decrease from the 163,672 in March 2023, and a 97%
decrease from the 211,181 in March 2022; and
WHEREAS, the Administration's strict enforcement measures, including the
increased arrest and deportation of undocumented individuals within the interior of the
country, have contributed to severe overcrowding in immigration detention centers,
including the Krome Detention Center in western Miami-Dade County; and
WHEREAS, reports, including a USA Today investigation, have revealed alarming
inhumane conditions at Krome, including allegations of mistreatment of detainees, abuse
of female prisoners in a facility designated for men, and individuals being held in
degrading conditions such as being chained for hours on a prison bus without access to
food, water, or restrooms; and
WHEREAS, viral videos have surfaced showing detainees sleeping on the floor
under chairs, pleading for assistance from human rights organizations, while others have
reported being held incommunicado for over 30 days, with at least two deaths reported
at the facility in 2025 since late January; and
WHEREAS, while the issue of overcrowding in immigration detention facilities is
not new, it has intensified in 2025, necessitating urgent intervention to prevent further
human rights violations; and
WHEREAS, regardless of an individual's immigration or criminal status, all
detainees have a fundamental right to humane and dignified treatment while in custody;
and
WHEREAS, as follows, the Mayor and City Commission wish to urge Florida
Senators Ashley Moody and Rick Scott, as well as House Representative Frederica
Wilson, to advocate for immediate and effective measures to alleviate overcrowding at
the Krome Detention Center and similar facilities by expanding detention capacity,
improving oversight, and ensuring accountability for reported abuses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that the Mayor and the City
hereby urge Florida Senators Ashley Moody and Rick Scott, as well as House
Representative Frederica Wilson, to advocate for immediate and effective measures to
alleviate overcrowding at the Krome Immigration Detention Center and similar facilities
by expanding detention capacity, improving oversight, and ensuring accountability for
reported abuses.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this .13 day of /'� r� � , 2025.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO' Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE: April 23, 2025
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, URGING FLORIDA SENATORS ASHLEV MOODY AND RICK SCOTT,
AS WELL AS HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE FREDERICA WILSON, TO ADVOCATE
FOR IMMEDIATE AND EFFECTIVE MEASURES TO ALLEVIATE
OVERCROWDING AT THE KROME IMMIGRATION DETENTION CENTER AND
SIMILAR FACILITIES BY EXPANDING DETENTION CAPACITY, IMPROVING
OVERSIGHT, AND ENSURING ACCOUNTABILITY FOR REPORTED ABUSES.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUNDIHISTORY
ANALYSIS
The atlached ResoW6on was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Alex
Fernantlez.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
Does this Ordinance reauire a Business Imoact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on:
See BIE at hdps:/Iwww.miamibeachfl.00v/citv-hall/citv-clerklmeetino-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Aoolicable Area
Citywide
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Is this a "Residents Riaht to Know" item Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to CiN Code Section 2-17� Proiect7
N� No
Was this Aoenda Item initiallv requested bv a lobbvist which as defined in Code Sec 2-481
includes a orincioal enaaqed in lobbvina� No
It so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and princlpal(s)_
Deoartment
City Attorney
Soonsorfsl
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
Co-soonsor(s)
Condensed Title
Urge FL Senators/Reps. to Alleviate Overcrowding at Krome Immigration Detention Center.
(Fernandez) CA
Previous Action fFor CiN Clerk Use Onlv)
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MIAMI BEACH
CHy ol Miomi Beach, 1]00 Convention Center Drive,Miomi Beach,Florida 33139,www.miomibebchtl.gov
Offlce of ihe City Qerk
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May 1, 2025
Senator Rick Scott
110 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator Scott,
Attached please fnd a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33629:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING FLORIDA SENATORS ASHLEY MOODY AND
RICK SCOTT, AS WELL AS HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE FREDERICA
WILSON, TO ADVOCATE FOR IMMEDIATE AND EFFECTIVE MEASURES TO
ALLEVIATE OVERCROWDING AT THE KROME IMMIGRATION DETENTION
CENTER AND SIMILAR FACILITIES BY EXPANDING DETENTION
CAPACITY, IMPROVING OVERSIGHT, AND ENSURING ACCOUNTABILITY
FOR REPORTED ABUSES.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Alex J. Femandez and Co-sponsored by
Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on April 23, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: CommissionerAlex J. Fernandez
CommissionerTanya K. Bhatt
MIAMI BEACH
City ol Miomi Beach, I]00 Convention Center Drive,Mibmi BeacR Flontlo 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
iel-.305-6I3-lbl I
May 1, 2025
Senator Ashley Moody
B40B Dirksen Senate ORice Building
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator Moody,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33629:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING FLORIDA SENATORS ASHLEY MOODY AND
RICK SCOTT, AS WELL AS HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE FREDERICA
WILSON, TO ADVOCATE FOR IMMEDIATE AND EFFECTIVE MEASURES TO
ALLEVIATE OVERCROWDING AT THE KROME IMMIGRATION DETENTION
CENTER AND SIMILAR FACILITIES BY EXPANDING DETENTION
CAPACITY, IMPROVING OVERSIGHT, AND ENSURING ACCOUNTABILITY
FOR REPORTED ABUSES.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by
Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on April 23, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: CommissionerAlexJ. Fernandez
Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt
MIAMI BEACH
Ciry ol Miami Beach, I]00 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Floritla 33139,www.miomibeach�Lgov
Office of ihe City Clerk
iel:305-b]3-]dl I
May 1, 2025
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson
2080 Rayburn House Offce 8uilding
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Congresswoman Wilson,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33629:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING F�ORIDA SENATORS ASHLEY MOODY AND
RICK SCOTT, AS WELL AS HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE FREDERICA
WILSON, TO ADVOCATE FOR IMMEDIATE AND EFFECTIVE MEASURES TO
ALLEVIATE OVERCROWDING AT THE KROME IMMIGRATION DETENTION
CENTER AND SIMILAR FACILITIES BY EXPANDING DETENTION
CAPACITY, IMPROVWG OVERSIGHT, AND ENSURING ACCOUNTABILITY
FOR REPORTED ABUSES.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Alex J. Femandez and Co-sponsored by
Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on April 23, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: CommissionerAlexJ. Fernandez
Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt