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Edwin Lopez sworn in as Miami police chief. Here’s what he says about immigration

Honorable Judge Orlando A. Prescott swears-in iMiami Police Chief Edwin Lopez while taking the oath of office during his swearing-in ceremony next to his wife, Jannet Lopez, at the Ziff Ballet Opera House on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Miami, Florida. Lopez, who previously served as deputy chief, was joined by city officials, family members and community leaders as he formally assumed leadership of the department. The ceremony marked a new chapter for the city's police force.