Central Florida's increased ICE activity has led to a debate between Democratic and Republican lawmakers over immigration enforcement.

In a video posted to Instagram Thursday, Congressman Maxwell Frost (D - FL) responded to rumors about a heavy presence of agents with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Central Florida by saying he can confirm that the agency has deployed agents here and that ICE has made “pretty large” hotel reservations in the area.

A massive immigration crackdown—dubbed “Operation Tidal Wave”—is officially moving through Central Florida

Though Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the Department of Homeland Security or ICE have not confirmed that they're looking to Orange County to establish a detainment center, Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orange County said a memo leaked in December confirmed ICE was looking in the area.

Vigils and peaceful protests are planned in cities across Florida, including Coral Springs, Naples, Sarasota, and Cocoa. Numerous ICE protests are being held over the weekend in Florida following this week’s deadly shooting by a federal immigration officer in Minnesota.

Yanira "Yaya" Cardona, Jacksonville's Hispanic Outreach Coordinator, warned residents about ICE officers targeting local companies before being placed on administrative leave.

Orange County Democrats are calling on residents to organize against the increased presence of ICE in Central Florida.