Florida, Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Here’s what immigration crackdowns mean for Florida’s workforce
Fidel Sanchez remembers how hard things got after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law tightening restrictions on immigration in 2023. Out of nearly 80 workers and their families who used to work on his Plant City strawberry and vegetable farm,
Florida rushes to enforce new immigration laws
DeSantis has called for casting a broader net. Earlier this month, DeSantis announced a new agreement between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Florida Highway Patrol that expands state officers' ability to interrogate, arrest and detain immigrants and carry out "street-level enforcement."
DeSantis expands Florida's immigration enforcement efforts
The new agreements involve the Florida State Guard, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the FDLE.
More Florida agencies are now empowered to enforce immigration laws
After DeSantis and the Legislature last week approved an immigration-enforcement plan, he signed memorandums of understanding that involve the Florida State Guard, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement working with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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.
DeSantis signs sweeping immigration laws for Florida as states rush to fulfill Trump’s agenda
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a sweeping package of immigration laws. It's aimed at carrying out President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda.
DeSantis signs agreements to expand immigration enforcement in Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed three agreements to give state agencies more power to enforce immigration laws.
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.
2 Florida sheriffs appointed to state immigration council
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd have been appointed to the new State Immigration Enforcement Council.
'Toughest immigration legislation': Florida pushes through new immigration laws
The US state of Florida is pushing through new immigration laws for the state, after its Governor Ron Desantis signed off on what he called the "toughest immigration legislation" in the country, with harsh penalties for undocumented immigrants,
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 the uncertainties surrounding how ...
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’s immigration fight: Jason Pizzo bill demands all employers use E-Verify
Florida Senate Democratic Leader Jason Pizzo is critical of Republicans for not doing enough to stop illegal immigration by ...
Controversial migrant flights official to lead Florida immigration enforcement
Larry Keefe, a former U.S. attorney and Gov. Ron DeSantis’ public safety “czar,” will serve as executive director of ...
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LIVE: Gov. DeSantis holds news conference on immigration from the Florida Capitol
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Wednesday afternoon from the Florida Capitol.
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Jacksonville eyes fingerprint readers as tool in illegal immigration fight
Kevin Carrico, the Vice President of the Jacksonville City Council, is introducing what he calls the “Jacksonville Illegal ...
Surprise cabinet meeting to appoint new immigration chief raises questions
Gov. DeSantis called the meeting about four hours before it started, getting around the seven-day notification rule by ...
Florida cabinet assumes new role, sparking criticism over privacy and power
After a month-long feud over who would be the state's chief immigration enforcement officer, state lawmakers passed a bill ...