Governor outlines Florida immigration policies in Arizona roundtable discussion
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd joined Gov. Ron DeSantis for a roundtable discussion about the border and illegal immigration Wednesday in Arizona.
Gov. DeSantis: Migrant flights help Texas combat border crisis
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday called for states to be "more aggressive" in immigration enforcement, as California officials continued investigating potential criminal wrongdoing after Florida directed flights of migrants from Texas to Sacramento.
Biden immigration policies blocked as federal court sides with Florida attorney general
A federal appeals court Monday sided with Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and kept in place rulings that blocked Biden administration immigration policies.
Florida admits to coordinating migrant flights from Texas to California: 'They wanted to go'
FOX 35 News has received a response from the State of Florida regarding the ongoing controversy surrounding reported flights conducted on Friday and Monday that brought South American migrants from El Paso, Texas, to Sacramento, California.
Second flight carrying migrants lands in Sacramento; California officials say Florida set up travel
Another plane carrying migrants arrived in Sacramento on Monday, marking the second flight in recent days that California officials allege was coordinated by Florida.
Bay Area businesses temporarily close Thursday to protest Florida’s new immigration law
Tampa's Al Lopez Park is one of several sites across Florida where peaceful protests were planned for Thursday in conjunction with labor strikes and Hispanic-owned business closures.
Florida federal judge blocks immigration policy
Siding with arguments by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, a federal judge late Thursday issued a temporary restraining order against a new Biden administration policy that would lead to large numbers of migrants being released into the United States.
Border patrol agents in Florida 'prepared for anything' as Title 42 ends
As the southwest border braces for an expected surge in migrants with the expiration of Title 42, agents with U.S. Customs and Border Protection said they are gearing up for a potential influx in illegal immigration at Florida's maritime borders too.
Title 42 ends: Here's what it did, and how US immigration policy is changing
The U.S. is putting new restrictions into place at its southern border to try to stop migrants from crossing illegally and encourage them instead to apply for asylum online through a new process.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill aimed at illegal immigration in Florida
With a federal change expected to lead to a surge in migrants crossing the country’s southern border, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a controversial bill that targets illegal immigration in Florida.
Chaos at US-Mexico border will continue 'for a while,' Biden says
The U.S. has used Title 42 to expel migrants with no chance at asylum 2.8 million times since March 2020. Those restrictions end this week.
Bill awaiting governor’s signature would require businesses to verify employees are authorized to work in US
A Florida Senate bill targeting undocumented workers is headed to the desk of Governor Ron DeSantis.
Migrant surge seen along US-Mexico border ahead of Title 42 end
The U.S. is preparing for the end of Title 42, a policy linked to the coronavirus pandemic that allowed it to quickly expel many migrants.
Florida lawmakers consider bill targeting illegal immigration
After hashing it out at the state’s capitol Thursday, Florida lawmakers could pass a bill on illegal immigration Friday.
Border Patrol seizes $900K in meth disguised as candy, food
More than 100 pounds of methamphetamines were seized at the U.S.-Mexico border after authorities found the drugs disguised as candy and hidden in canned food.
Video shows abandoned migrant child drifting on Rio Grande; National Guard troop runs to rescue
In the video, a Texas National Guard soldier rushes to help a child alone on a floatation device in Eagle Pass, Texas.
Migrants fearing deportation start fire at Mexico detention center, killing 40, president says
Another 29 people were injured in the fire at a facility in Ciudad Juarez, which is across from El Paso, Texas, officials said.
Florida circuit judge dismisses migrant flight lawsuit after state legislature passed changes
A Leon County circuit judge Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit filed after Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration sparked a controversy in September by flying about 50 migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts.
New rule would impose 'severe limitations' on asylum-seekers at US southern border
President Donald Trump pursued a similar ban in 2019 but a federal appeals court prevented it from taking effect.
Gov. Ron DeSantis says migrant flights lawsuit 'moot' with new Florida law
Arguing that the case is "moot" because of a bill passed during a special legislative session, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed after the state flew about 50 migrants from Texas to Massachusetts in September.