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.
DeSantis to take fight to GOP primaries
Upping the ante in an increasingly acrimonious feud with House and Senate Republican leaders over immigration issues, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday vowed to channel “huge sums" of money to candidates he backs in next year’s GOP gubernatorial and legislative primary elections.
Upping the ante in an increasingly acrimonious feud with House and Senate Republican leaders over immigration issues, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday vowed to channel “huge sums" of money to candidates he backs in next year’s GOP gubernatorial and legislative primary elections.
Map: These ICE field offices reportedly have daily arrest goals
ICE has 25 field offices spread out across the U.S. that have reportedly been given "goals" of around 75 illegal immigrant arrests per day.
ICE has 25 field offices spread out across the U.S. that have reportedly been given "goals" of around 75 illegal immigrant arrests per day.
Undocumented immigration bill has Florida's governor, agriculture commissioner and legislation at odds
The fight over the future of immigration enforcement in Florida has spilled into open warfare between the governor, the legislature, and other top officials.
The fight over the future of immigration enforcement in Florida has spilled into open warfare between the governor, the legislature, and other top officials.
Bounty hunters could target migrants under proposed Mississippi bill
A proposed bill in Mississippi proposes certifying bounty hunters to support the Trump administration’s illegal immigration crackdown on a local level.
A proposed bill in Mississippi proposes certifying bounty hunters to support the Trump administration’s illegal immigration crackdown on a local level.
Florida lawmakers to vote on 'TRUMP Act' immigration legislation after rebuking governor's special session
One day after ending a special session called by Governor Ron DeSantis and convening their own session instead, Florida lawmakers plan to vote Tuesday on their own legislation aimed at addressing illegal immigration.
One day after ending a special session called by Governor Ron DeSantis and convening their own session instead, Florida lawmakers plan to vote Tuesday on their own legislation aimed at addressing illegal immigration.
Florida lawmakers end special session called by Governor DeSantis, call their own session
Florida lawmakers on Monday quickly ended a special session called by Gov. Ron DeSantis and instead called their own session.
Florida lawmakers on Monday quickly ended a special session called by Gov. Ron DeSantis and instead called their own session.
ICE begins 'targeted operations' in Chicago amid fears of immigration raids
ICE, along with several other federal agencies, began what they called "enhanced targeted operations" on Sunday in Chicago.
ICE, along with several other federal agencies, began what they called "enhanced targeted operations" on Sunday in Chicago.
What is ICE? Immigration agents' role explained
The Trump administration intensified efforts to crack down on illegal immigration, making U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) a central focus.
The Trump administration intensified efforts to crack down on illegal immigration, making U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) a central focus.
Secret Service mistaken for ICE during visit to Chicago elementary school
After Chicago Public Schools initially claimed ICE agents visited a Southwest Side elementary school Friday morning, it was later confirmed that this was not the case.
After Chicago Public Schools initially claimed ICE agents visited a Southwest Side elementary school Friday morning, it was later confirmed that this was not the case.
'Deportation flights have begun' as Trump sends 'strong and clear message,' White House says
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Friday that "deportation flights have begun," releasing photos of people boarding military aircraft.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Friday that "deportation flights have begun," releasing photos of people boarding military aircraft.
More than 1,000 active-duty troops will head to southern border
U.S. officials say the Pentagon will begin deploying as many as 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the southern border in the coming days.
U.S. officials say the Pentagon will begin deploying as many as 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the southern border in the coming days.
Poll: Americans want border security but mostly oppose arrests in schools, churches
President Donald Trump began his second stint in the White House with executive orders on immigration, but a recent survey suggests that Americans are split on his policies.
President Donald Trump began his second stint in the White House with executive orders on immigration, but a recent survey suggests that Americans are split on his policies.
States sue to block Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship
Birthright citizenship guarantees that U.S.-born children are citizens regardless of their parents’ status.
Birthright citizenship guarantees that U.S.-born children are citizens regardless of their parents’ status.
Trump's plans for border security: List of steps
Trump signed a series of executive orders on border security following his inauguration Monday, fulfilling his political promise to crack down on immigration.
Trump signed a series of executive orders on border security following his inauguration Monday, fulfilling his political promise to crack down on immigration.
California, immigrant rights group take aim at Trump over birthright citizenship order
The state of California and immigrants’ rights advocates, including the American Civil Liberties Union and the Asian Law Caucus, are all taking aim at the Trump administration over Monday's executive presidential order that seeks to strip certain babies born in the United States of their birthright citizenship.
The state of California and immigrants’ rights advocates, including the American Civil Liberties Union and the Asian Law Caucus, are all taking aim at the Trump administration over Monday's executive presidential order that seeks to strip certain babies born in the United States of their birthright citizenship.
CBP One App shut down by Trump Administration
The CBP One App, used by migrants to notify the U.S. government of their intention to arrive at a port of entry and provided resources, has been shut down by the Trump Administration.
The CBP One App, used by migrants to notify the U.S. government of their intention to arrive at a port of entry and provided resources, has been shut down by the Trump Administration.
Kristi Noem faces Senate confirmation hearing
So far, Kristi Noem appears to have strong backing from GOP senators who will be crucial to her confirmation as head of the Department of Homeland Security.
So far, Kristi Noem appears to have strong backing from GOP senators who will be crucial to her confirmation as head of the Department of Homeland Security.
Governor Ron DeSantis, law enforcement officials push 'sense of urgency' on illegal immigration
Several local and state officials, including Governor Ron DeSantis and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, talked about Florida's latest efforts to fight illegal immigration ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration next Monday.
Several local and state officials, including Governor Ron DeSantis and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, talked about Florida's latest efforts to fight illegal immigration ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration next Monday.
Governor DeSantis calls for special legislative session before March
Saying the issue can’t wait for the regular legislative session in March, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he’s calling lawmakers into a special session this month to mesh Florida’s immigration policies with a crackdown planned by President-elect Donald Trump.
Saying the issue can’t wait for the regular legislative session in March, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he’s calling lawmakers into a special session this month to mesh Florida’s immigration policies with a crackdown planned by President-elect Donald Trump.