Nearly 100 Florida police forces and sheriff’s offices have been approved to participate in a program shuttered by the Obama administration after concerns of racial profiling.
All 67 county sheriffs in Florida have now entered into agreements with federal authorities that will lead to “street-level” immigration enforcement, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced in
Florida is going all-in on President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration. Gov. Ron DeSantis has ushered in a new law that formalizes agreements between all 67 Florida sheriffs and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
"If you're not a bad guy, you haven't committed a crime or you're not one of the people that's here illegally that's a convicted murderer, there's no problem," said the Palm Beach County Sheriff
All of the state’s 67 counties have entered agreements with federal immigration authorities to detain undocumented immigrant criminals in jails, the Florida Sheriffs Association announced on
Ahead of the anticipated immigration enforcement, Florida sheriffs are conducting an inventory of available beds.
Pinellas County Schools says it won't enforce federal immigration law, even after news surfaced that its police department had applied to partner with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Why it matters: The school district of more than 91,
During a news conference in Polk County, sheriffs said jails in all 67 counties have agreed to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with deportations.
For nearly two months, a growing strain has been placed on the network of support services that provide guidance and assistance for immigrants in Tampa Bay. Nonprofits are receiving more urgent requests for help. Advocates are holding frequent virtual meetings and share updates online.
With immigration policies shifting in Florida and nationwide, some Manatee County families are feeling the impact, according to advocates.