Florida pushes through new immigration laws

How Florida is implementing its new immigration laws
Florida officials aren't wasting time implementing their new legislation, which increases penalties for crimes committed by immigrants in the country without legal authorization and allocates nearly $300 million toward beefing up state and local participation in federal immigration enforcement.
Florida's New Immigration Laws Triple Tuition Costs for Dreamers
Thousands of students in Florida face financial hurdles as new immigration laws signed by Governor Ron DeSantis take effect. These laws significantly increase tuition fees for students without permanent legal status,
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.
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.
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,
New immigration bills really just ‘a lot of hot air’ - FL Democratic lawmaker
FL State Sen. Jason Pizzo joins Katie Phang to discuss Florida's new immigration bills that include mandating the death ...
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 ...
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 Speaker Daniel Perez: We stand with President Trump on illegal immigration crackdown
Florida has once again set the standard for America’s fight against illegal immigration. With the passage of the most aggressive immigration crackdown in the country, we are restoring the rule ...
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 ...
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Florida begins immigration crackdown, names migrant flights official to lead enforcement
Larry Keefe, Florida's former public safety czar, was appointed as the executive director of the new State Board of Immigration Enforcement. The board was established as part of new legislation ...
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Florida Enacts Immigration-Related Laws Expanding Law Enforcement, Restricting In-State Tuition, and Increasing Criminal Penalties
C and Senate Bill (SB) 4-C, immigration-related legislation that addresses a variety of matters, including in-state tuition benefits, new criminal penalties, and law enforcement structure and funding.
Cuban migrant brings white powder to Florida ICE center, hospitalizing guard and prompting evacuation
A migrant brought a suspicious white powdery substance to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Florida on Thursday, leading to a security guard becoming ill and sparking an ...