FBI Director names Miami in federal crime crackdown list
By Helen Acevedo
September 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM EDT
Miami is on the Trump Administration’s list of cities where officials are expected to deploy military and federal law enforcement to crack down on crime. according to FBI Director Kash Patel.
During a congressional hearing Tuesday, Patel was asked about the agency’s general involvement in supporting local law enforcement agencies. He did not offer specific details or plans but listed cities of interest.
"We did it in DC. We're doing it in Memphis. We're going to Chicago, Miami, St Louis — so many other cities across the country," he said.
Federal law enforcement and the National Guard have been deployed in Washington D.C. for weeks.
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During a congressional hearing Tuesday, Patel was asked about the agency’s general involvement in supporting local law enforcement agencies. He did not offer specific details or plans but listed cities of interest.
"We did it in DC. We're doing it in Memphis. We're going to Chicago, Miami, St Louis — so many other cities across the country," he said.
Federal law enforcement and the National Guard have been deployed in Washington D.C. for weeks.
READ MORE: Trump administration authorizes deployment of National Guard at ICE facilities in Florida
This is a News In Brief report. Visit WLRN News for in-depth reporting from South Florida and Florida news.