ICE raids were reportedly conducted across South Florida on Sunday as President Trump begins to make good on his promise to increase the deportation of undocumented migrants.
In a post to X Sunday, Desantis commented on the reports of increased immigration enforcement. saying “Interior enforcement atrophied under Biden so there will no doubt be a ramp up period."
Migrants from Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela and Haiti who came under a temporary humanitarian parole process under the Biden administration could lose their temporary stays and be deported. State of play: Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers were directed last week to expedite the deportation of people who failed to apply for asylum within the one-year deadline.
At least 27 agencies across the nation are currently listed as having submitted applications to the program, including agencies in Texas, Georgia, Montana, Oklahoma and Louisiana. Nearly half of the pending applications are from Florida law enforcement agencies.
Border czar Tom Homan told NBC News that several people with criminal convictions were apprehended in Chicago.
The memo comes as DeSantis pushes Florida lawmakers to broaden the state’s role in federal immigration enforcement.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has called a special legislative session to advance his immigration agenda in Florida, which is closely aligned with President Donald Trump's policies. However, he faces a rare standoff with Republican leaders.
Florida schools will cooperate with all law enforcement working to enforce the nation’s laws on illegal immigration and keep our schools safe.'
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) is urging President Trump’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to spare some migrants from Latin America and the Caribbean from being deported under the new
A staunch ally of the executive branch has bills ready to go less than 24 hours before the 10:30 AM start Monday.
Florida's Education Department said it will allow immigration enforcement in schools, but rules limit how districts can track student citizenship status.
One immigrant living in South Florida spoke with CBS News Miami, saying that he fears for his future in the U.S.