Florida, immigration 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,
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.
Naples police chief appointed to Florida State Immigration Enforcement Council
Chief Ciro Dominguez of the Naples Police Department was appointed to the Florida State Immigration Enforcement Council.
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,
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Charles Broadway Appointed to State Immigration Enforcement Council by Gov. Ron DeSantis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Clermont Police Chief Charles Broadway to the State Immigration Enforcement Council on ...
Council member files bill making it a crime for illegal immigrants to enter Jacksonville
A bill filed by City Council member Kevin Carrico would create city law against illegal immigrants entering or living in.
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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 ...
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 ...
New Florida Attorney General sworn in, first priority illegal immigration
Florida’s new Attorney General has been sworn in and he's hitting the ground, running. After taking the oath of office, James ...
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South Florida lawmakers propose bill to allow Venezuelans to avoid deportation, remain in U.S.
Weston, María Elvira Salazar, R-Miami and Frederica Wilson, D-Miami Gardens, announced this week they are sponsoring the ...
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 ...
Florida 'brothel' allegedly run by illegal immigrants shut down after victim's desperate phone call
Florida police have arrested two Guatemalan illegal immigrants for allegedly trafficking two women being held against their ...
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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 ...