Doral councilwoman seeks review of ICE agreement amid concerns from residents

Councilwoman Maureen Porras wants City of Doral to review its immigration enforcement agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, citing residents' concerns and what she describes as a shift in the community following the recent elections.But City Attorney Lorenzo Cobiella says her request did not meet the submission deadline for an item requiring additional legal review. Porras disputes that assessment and says she still intends to seek the discussion at the council's Nov. 18 meeting.The city of Doral approved the 287(g) agreement with ICE in April 2025. Among those calling for a review is Eleazar Guevara, who says fear surrounding immigration enforcement has hurt local businesses and families.Guevara closed his restaurant in October, just five months after opening.He atributes the closure to a decline in customers that he says followed ICE detentions in Doral."I want the city of Doral to review the 287 agreement. I had to close my business," said Guevara.He says people