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).
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
"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
Gov. Ron DeSantis traveled to Homestead Wednesday to highlight agreements with the federal government, now signed by every county sheriff in Florida, allowing deputies to question people about their immigration status while conducting routine police work.
Ahead of the anticipated immigration enforcement, Florida sheriffs are conducting an inventory of available beds.
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.
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,
"It's very important to us that we provide safety for the community and have a presence that makes people feel secure," added Sheriff Cordero-Stutz on Thursday
The administration has highly publicized deportation efforts, suspended refugee programs, canceled migrant appointments and expanded the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's powers. Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida described the state's new ...