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Florida’s deportation orders surged in June
[ad_1] Credit: Photo by Dave Decker Since March, deportations ordered by immigration judges in Florida have increased 18 percent, according to recently released data.…
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Sweeping new legislation targets employers who hire undocumented immigrants
[ad_1] Credit: Photo by Mauricio Murillo Florida businesses that purposely ignore whether employees are legally in the United States could face hefty fines or…
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Judge denies Democrats’ lawsuit over ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ access
[ad_1] Credit: Shutterstock A Leon County circuit judge has rejected a lawsuit filed by five Democratic lawmakers who sought access to the immigrant-detention center…
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DeSantis condemns ‘destructive’ Maduro government, announces arrests of 10K non-citizens
[ad_1] Credit: Gov. Ron DeSantis/X Without directly praising President Donald Trump, Gov. Ron DeSantis Monday at Florida’s “Deportation Depot” condemned the “destructive” Nicolás Maduro…
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Florida approves cops’ requests for $2M in immigration enforcement money
[ad_1] Credit: Ron DeSantis/X Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet on Wednesday approved more than $2 million in immigration enforcement money for local…
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Fear of immigration arrests near schools in Florida is reducing enrollment, officials say
[ad_1] Credit: Shutterstock Alex Rodriguez Silva moved into his family’s dream home in Hialeah in South Florida three years ago. In August, he handed…
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‘Dragging its feet’: ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ appeal paused due to government shutdown
[ad_1] Credit: Photo by Dave Decker Environmental groups’ request that a federal court shutter the “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center was paused Wednesday because of…
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Florida bill would let families sue for killings by undocumented immigrants, fine police not working with ICE
[ad_1] Credit: Photo by J.D. Casto A Florida Republican filed a bill Tuesday that would fine law enforcement agencies for not partnering with ICE…
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Florida gets $608M grant for immigrant detention centers – Orlando Weekly
[ad_1] Credit: Photo by Dave Decker Florida officials received a hefty lump sum of cash from the federal government Tuesday to cover the cost…
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Florida vows ‘vigilance’ at detention centers after Dallas ICE facility shooting – Orlando Weekly
[ad_1] Credit: Photo by Dave Decker The Florida governor’s office is vowing continued vigilance at the state’s detention centers hours after a now-deceased shooter…
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Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ now wants federal money
[ad_1] Credit: Photo by Dave Decker A federal appeals court last week ordered the “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center to remain open partially because it…
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Florida opens ‘Deportation Depot’ detention center
[ad_1] Fresh off a court victory ordering the “Alligator Alcatraz” migrant detention center to remain open, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that Baker County’s…
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DeSantis signs bill targeting ‘community’ IDs for migrants in Florida
[ad_1] click to enlarge Image via Gov. Ron DeSantis/Twitter After speaking behind a placard that said “stop illegal immigration,” Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday…
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Federal appeals court orders another look at pro-DeSantis immigration ruling
[ad_1] click to enlarge Photo via Gov. Ron DeSantis/Twitter A federal appeals court Tuesday ordered a district judge to reconsider rulings that backed Florida…