Immigrants across South Florida are bracing in anticipation of a wave of Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids ordered by the Trump administration. The big picture: President Trump has already acted on his promise to crack down on undocumented immigrants through large-scale deportation.

Immigration enforcement is expected to increase under the Trump administration. Here's a refresher on your rights when interacting with ICE at home or work.

Former ICE official John Fabbricatore told Newsweek: "We're serious about how we're going to treat these terrorist[s] and gangs."

Currently, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection agencies are the only entities that can enforce immigration law. Here in Southwest Louisiana, local law enforcement agencies say they will cooperate if help is requested by the federal government.

"It's shocking to me," immigration lawyer Randy Feldman said. "It's unusual that federal immigration resources would be expended for a case like this."

The Nehemiah Center is working with other organizations specializing in immigration practices to address concerns by helping immigrants understand what’s happening and informing them of their rights.

Gov. Andy Beshear said any requests from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement would be "looked at and evaluated."

A thousand dollars per illegal is a pretty good price, just to do things that you kind of enjoy. How or what are you guys going to do to stop that?

"[The] Sheriff’s Office remains committed to protecting all members of our community, regardless of immigration status," officials wrote in a news release.

The Attorney General’s office released updated guidelines for schools and police interacting with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The guidance explains that, while illegal, staying in the U.

A sexual assault arrest led to the discovery of multiple people accused of being in the country illegally.Officers were called to Fernando's Restaurant on Colony Crossing Way just before 1:30 a.m. Thursday.