Florida pushes through new immigration laws

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.
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.
‘No human being is illegal,’ protestors stand against Florida immigration laws
It’s being called the strongest immigration enforcement law in any state. Florida lawmakers have passed legislation to combat illegal immigration.
Here’s what immigration crackdowns mean for Florida’s workforce
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, eight stayed. “I’ve seen it with my own eyes,
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.
'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,
Seats filled on new Florida organization to enforce illegal immigration laws
All the seats on the new organization that will enforce Florida’s illegal immigration laws, have now been filled. The ...
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Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis deputizes three more state agencies in fight against illegal immigration
With state and local agencies now allowed to make arrests, the governor says they can work seamlessly with federal ...
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Gov. DeSantis announces new agreements to fight illegal immigration
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida State Guard and law ...
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 ...
Florida lawmakers tee up final votes on illegal immigration crackdown
Florida lawmakers advanced three bills Wednesday to boost immigration enforcement ahead of final floor votes set for Thursday ...
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs nation's 'strongest legislation' to combat illegal immigration
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a comprehensive immigration reform bill into law, creating a state board for enforcement and imposing stricter penalties.
Florida Speaker Daniel Perez: We stand with President Trump on illegal immigration crackdown
Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez says the Sunshine State is working closely with President Trump to stop illegal ...
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Gov. DeSantis Expands Immigration Enforcement Powers In Florida Through New ICE Agreements
Governor Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that Florida law enforcement agencies will enter into additional Memoranda of ...
Florida Proposes 'Mandatory Death' for Illegal Immigrants' Capital Crimes
Lawmakers will discuss a package of immigration bills, including the highest penalty for those convicted of offenses such as ...
'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 ...