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ICE Agents Detained Doral Business Owner

Alicia Labrador, founder of the Aliestetic chain, was taken into federal custody following an enforcement operation.

Updated on Oct. 4, 2026 in Immigration

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Federal immigration authorities detained Alicia Labrador, a Doral business owner, during an enforcement operation on September 30, following the city's 287(g) agreement. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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ICE agents arrested Doral business owner Alicia Labrador on September 30, 2026. Labrador, who entered the U.S. in 2016, held a pending asylum application and valid work authorization at the time of her detention.

Why it matters

The arrest highlights the enforcement environment in Doral, which formally entered a 287(g) cooperation agreement with federal immigration authorities in January 2026. Labrador is now facing formal deportation proceedings.

ICE recorded 49,571 arrests nationwide in July 2026, with over 70 percent of those individuals having no criminal conviction or pending charges. Locally, Miami recorded 4,862 arrests between January and August 2026.

The players

Alicia Labrador

She is the founder and operator of the Aliestetic aesthetics chain.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement

This is the federal law enforcement agency responsible for immigration enforcement and detention.

Doral City Council

This municipal body manages local governance and authorized the city's 287(g) cooperation agreement.

The details

Agents intercepted Labrador in the Ibis Villas neighborhood after she dropped her daughter off at a friend's home. She has since been transferred to a federal detention facility in Texas.

Timeline

  1. Labrador entered the United States in 2016.

  2. The Doral City Council voted to negotiate a 287(g) agreement in April 2025.

  3. Doral formally entered a 287(g) agreement with ICE in January 2026.

  4. ICE recorded 49,571 arrests nationwide in July 2026.

  5. Agents arrested Alicia Labrador in Doral on September 30, 2026.

Political Context

Advocacy groups and some local officials have raised concerns that the 287(g) cooperation agreement leads to the detention of residents with pending asylum applications. Opposition leaders argue these policies prioritize administrative enforcement over broader community safety goals.

The 287(g) agreement means residents in Doral may face increased interaction with federal immigration authorities during routine enforcement operations. Those with pending asylum applications should consult with legal counsel regarding their current work authorization status.

The takeaway

Individuals with pending asylum claims should maintain clear records of their valid work authorization and legal status. Understanding the specific nature of local 287(g) agreements is essential for residents navigating the current immigration landscape.

Further reading

For more information on local enforcement policies, visit the Immigration section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by Latin Times.

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