Florida, immigration enforcement

Florida is rushing to enforce new immigration laws. Here's what to know
Days after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed off on immigration legislation he says is the toughest in the nation, Florida's Republican leaders have named the director of the new state board of immigration enforcement: an architect of the controversial effort to fly migrants from Texas to a Massachusetts resort town.
DeSantis expands Florida's immigration enforcement efforts to more state departments
The new agreements involve the Florida State Guard, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the FDLE.
Four Florida sheriffs tapped for council advising new state immigration enforcement board
Four sheriffs have been appointed to a council advising Florida's newly created immigration enforcement board, which will ensure federal immigration laws are enforced in the state.
Florida’s new immigration law met with fears of profiling, distrust
Florida’s new legislation approved on Thursday sets aside nearly $300 million for immigration enforcement and repeals a law that previously allowed Dreamers ― students brought to the country illegally by their parents ― to pay in-state tuition at public colleges and universities.
More Florida agencies are now empowered to enforce immigration laws
Gov. Ron DeSantis said that more state agencies have reached agreements for officers to be trained and participate in immigration-enforcement efforts with the federal government. Among them are the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Florida State Guard.
How Florida Is Enforcing Donald Trump's Agenda
Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed a series of immigration bills aimed at helping Trump enforce his mass deportation plans.
Florida Immigration Enforcement Board and Council: Who's on it?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state's efforts to support President Donald Trump's administration's enforcement of immigration in the United States was moving "full speed ahead." He introduced Larry Leefe as the executive director of the state's new immigration enforcement board.
Florida holds off updating population projections because of uncertainties over immigration policies
Florida officials are holding off updating the state's population projections because of uncertainties about how the ...
'Is it because I'm brown?' ICE, police target Florida Panhandle towns with traffic stops
Florida has ramped up its efforts to track down immigrants who have entered the country illegally, a part of Trump’s mass ...
Suspicious package prompts evacuation of Florida ICE office forces
A suspicious package to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Florida on Thursday, led to a security guard ...
Survey shows immigrants in Florida – even US citizens – are less likely to seek health care after passage of anti-immigrant laws
SB 1718, signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis in May 2023, imposed sweeping restrictions aimed at discouraging unauthorized immigration. Among its provisions, it requires hospitals that accept ...
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ICE highlights fentanyl risks after Florida arrests of Jamaican undocumented immigrants
PANHANDLE, Fla. (CBS12) — ICE pointed out fentanyl dangers after undocumented immigrants were caught distributing in Florida.
Fort Walton Beach Police Chief Robert Bage appointed to Florida Immigration Enforcement Council
Fort Walton Beach Police Chief Robert Bage joins Florida’s new Immigration Enforcement Council to help combat illegal ...
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Florida holds off updating population projections because of immigration uncertainties
Florida’s Demographic Estimating Conference decided not to make any updates because of changes to federal and state immigration policies.
White powder brought to Florida ICE center by Cuban migrant causes guard to fall ill, forces building evacuation
Both the guard and migrant were at first quarantined until the powder was identified before they were taken to the hospital ...