Border Patrol sees uptick in egg smuggling on southern border amid skyrocketing prices
The bird flu has caused the price of eggs to skyrocket.
The bird flu has caused the price of eggs to skyrocket.
Illegal immigrant takes plea deal in connection with death of Pinellas County deputy
An illegal immigrant, who is accused of leaving the scene after authorities say he hit and killed a Pinellas County deputy in 2022, pleaded guilty in court on Friday.
An illegal immigrant, who is accused of leaving the scene after authorities say he hit and killed a Pinellas County deputy in 2022, pleaded guilty in court on Friday.
Florida Immigration Enforcement Board and Council: Who's on it?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state's efforts to support President Donald Trump's administration's enforcement of immigration in the United States was moving "full speed ahead." He introduced Larry Leefe as the executive director of the state's new immigration enforcement board. He also announced new agreements deputizing FDLE, FWC, and Florida Department of Agriculture agents to interrogate undocumented people suspected of being in the country illegally – a new state law signed last week.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state's efforts to support President Donald Trump's administration's enforcement of immigration in the United States was moving "full speed ahead." He introduced Larry Leefe as the executive director of the state's new immigration enforcement board. He also announced new agreements deputizing FDLE, FWC, and Florida Department of Agriculture agents to interrogate undocumented people suspected of being in the country illegally – a new state law signed last week.
Trump admin ends legal aid for unaccompanied migrant children facing deportation
The Trump administration has stopped funding a legal aid program for unaccompanied migrant children, leaving thousands without representation in immigration court.
The Trump administration has stopped funding a legal aid program for unaccompanied migrant children, leaving thousands without representation in immigration court.
Rare pest found in lettuce shipment at California border—a US first
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists discovered a rare insect in a lettuce shipment at the Calexico cargo facility on January 8.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists discovered a rare insect in a lettuce shipment at the Calexico cargo facility on January 8.
Sheriffs Grady Judd, Bob Gualtieri tapped to advise Florida cabinet on immigration enforcement
Two Bay Area sheriffs have been appointed to the newly created State Immigration Enforcement Council.
Two Bay Area sheriffs have been appointed to the newly created State Immigration Enforcement Council.
Keefe tapped to head immigration enforcement
Larry Keefe, who as public safety “czar" in Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration helped orchestrate controversial flights of migrants from Texas to Massachusetts in 2022, was named Monday to oversee immigration enforcement in Florida.
Larry Keefe, who as public safety “czar" in Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration helped orchestrate controversial flights of migrants from Texas to Massachusetts in 2022, was named Monday to oversee immigration enforcement in Florida.
Ron DeSantis signs ‘toughest anti illegal immigration bill in the country’ after special session
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law what he calls the toughest anti-illegal immigration bill in the country. He spent weeks negotiating with state legislators, who at times debated passionately on the floors of the house and senate.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law what he calls the toughest anti-illegal immigration bill in the country. He spent weeks negotiating with state legislators, who at times debated passionately on the floors of the house and senate.
Coast Guard intercepts 132 Haitians on boat south of Florida Keys, sends them back home
The U.S. Coast Guard sent 132 Haitians back to their home country after intercepting their vessel southeast of the Florida Keys last week.
The U.S. Coast Guard sent 132 Haitians back to their home country after intercepting their vessel southeast of the Florida Keys last week.
Legislators and Governor DeSantis reach deal over stalled immigration bill
The Florida Legislature convened for another special session on Tuesday after Republican legislative leaders and Gov. Ron DeSantis reached a deal on immigration enforcement, likely ending a weeks-long public battle.
The Florida Legislature convened for another special session on Tuesday after Republican legislative leaders and Gov. Ron DeSantis reached a deal on immigration enforcement, likely ending a weeks-long public battle.
Trump admin using federal prisons to detain people arrested in immigration crackdown
The Bureau of Prisons confirmed it is detaining some immigrants arrested under Trump’s latest enforcement efforts, reviving a practice that faced legal challenges during his first term.
The Bureau of Prisons confirmed it is detaining some immigrants arrested under Trump’s latest enforcement efforts, reviving a practice that faced legal challenges during his first term.
ICE use of Travis Air Force base for deportations 'deeply unsettling,' California lawmaker says
A California lawmaker said she finds it "deeply unsettling" that Travis Air Force Base is using its base for ICE deportation flights.
A California lawmaker said she finds it "deeply unsettling" that Travis Air Force Base is using its base for ICE deportation flights.
Governor DeSantis deputizes state troopers for immigration enforcement in partnership with federal government
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Friday that Florida is entering into a partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to strengthen immigration enforcement in the state.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Friday that Florida is entering into a partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to strengthen immigration enforcement in the state.
Trump's ICE crackdown could get boost in Florida with DeSantis' plan to deputize state patrol
Gov. Ron DeSantis last week signed an agreement that could soon deputize Florida Highway Patrol officers to perform the functions of federal immigration officers, and the head of a union representing the majority of troopers has concerns about the decision.
Gov. Ron DeSantis last week signed an agreement that could soon deputize Florida Highway Patrol officers to perform the functions of federal immigration officers, and the head of a union representing the majority of troopers has concerns about the decision.
Second judge pauses Trump’s birthright citizenship order
The president’s citizenship order was already on hold temporarily after multiple states filed lawsuits to stop the executive action.
The president’s citizenship order was already on hold temporarily after multiple states filed lawsuits to stop the executive action.
El Salvador offers to take US deportees, including violent criminals
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has offered to accept deportees from the U.S., including non-Salvadoran migrants and even U.S. citizens convicted of violent crimes.
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has offered to accept deportees from the U.S., including non-Salvadoran migrants and even U.S. citizens convicted of violent crimes.
Clearwater non-profit workers at risk of furloughs, layoffs following president’s foreign aid executive order
A Clearwater nonprofit discovered this week it will no longer receive federal grant money to help the thousands of refugees and immigrants they serve, putting dozens of workers at risk of furloughs or layoffs following the president’s executive order on foreign aid.
A Clearwater nonprofit discovered this week it will no longer receive federal grant money to help the thousands of refugees and immigrants they serve, putting dozens of workers at risk of furloughs or layoffs following the president’s executive order on foreign aid.
Trump tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China will start Saturday, WH says
Experts say the tariffs, which begin Feb. 1, are like launching “a grenade" into the economy.
Experts say the tariffs, which begin Feb. 1, are like launching “a grenade" into the economy.
Can sanctuary cities protect you from deportation? Here are the criteria for ICE detentions
As promised during his campaign, second-term President Donald Trump is sending ICE agents to detain and deport those without proper documentation and those with criminal pasts out of the United States. Here are the criteria for who can get detained and deported.
As promised during his campaign, second-term President Donald Trump is sending ICE agents to detain and deport those without proper documentation and those with criminal pasts out of the United States. Here are the criteria for who can get detained and deported.
Governor DeSantis again blasts Florida Legislature over illegal immigration, vows to veto 'TRUMP Act'
Gov. Ron DeSantis went on the offensive on Friday, again going after the Florida Legislature on the contentious issue of illegal immigration.
Gov. Ron DeSantis went on the offensive on Friday, again going after the Florida Legislature on the contentious issue of illegal immigration.