Florida, Immigration Enforcement

Federal judge narrows block on law aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration in Florida
The 2023 law was part of a years-long effort by Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican-controlled Legislature to crack down on illegal immigration.
Florida launches LEAD to crack down on officers' immigration law compliance
The State Board of Immigration Enforcement in Florida has announced a new program aimed at ensuring local governments uphold the state's immigration laws.
Florida launches dashboard for 'concerned' law officers to report immigration enforcement 'failures'
"Florida law will be enforced," Florida State Board of Immigration Enforcement Executive Director Larry Keefe said.
Brevard County arrests 1st person under Florida’s new immigration law: officials
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office has announced that it recently arrested the first person under Florida’s new immigration law.
First person arrested under Florida’s immigration law
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office has announced that it recently arrested the first person under Florida’s new immigration law. Law enforcement agencies have confirmed the man is Felipe Hernandez-Chavarin,
Federal judge narrows injunction blocking Florida immigration law
A federal judge has ruled that an injunction prohibiting Florida from enforcing part of a 2023 law aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration should be limited to plaintiffs who challenged the
1st person arrested under Florida’s new immigration law is in a Brevard County jail
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill last month making it a state-level crime for people to enter or re-enter the U.S. illegally.
The Floridian19h
State Launches Portal to Report LEO Violations of Immigration Law
State Board of Immigration Executive Director Larry Keefe announced Thursday the creation of the "Law Enforcement Company ...
Florida cops can now report their bosses for immigration enforcement failures
In a statement issued Tuesday, Florida’s immigration czar Larry Keefe said that “concerned law enforcement officers and ...
Osceola County sheriff addresses new immigration laws at town hall
The sheriff's office says there are roughly 100,000 outstanding civil immigration warrants in Central Florida.
The Floridian1d
First Illegal Alien Charged Under New State Immigration Law
Florida Fish and Wildlife Officers, in partnership with the Brevard Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, arrested and charged an illegal alien on Wednesday for un ...
Florida’s police and sheriffs on the vanguard of Trump’s immigration-enforcement plans
Nearly 100 Florida police forces and sheriff’s offices have been approved to participate in a program shuttered by the Obama ...
Jacksonville is in uncharted legal territory on bill creating local immigration law
City Council member Kevin Carrico said he's heard Mayor Donna Deegan plans to veto his immigration bill. Mayor's office says ...
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Hialeah joins many Florida cities in signing agreement with immigration enforcement
Hialeah joins several other cities, like Davie, Sunny Isles, Palm Beach Gardens and Coral Gables in signing the agreement.
Brevard County operation focuses on immigration enforcement
Law enforcement in Brevard County is cracking down on illegal immigration. It was a surprise ceremony at the White House ...