Laken Riley's mom, sister recognized by Trump during Congressional address

President Donald Trump on Tuesday honored the memory of Laken Riley, a Georgia nursing student killed while jogging on the University of Georgia campus.

Hundreds protest shuttered FCI Dublin prison becoming ICE detention center

Hundreds of people turned out Saturday afternoon, protesting near the now-closed federal women's prison in Dublin where some fear it may become an ICE detention center. 

Grady Judd: Illegal immigrant accused of enslaving, sexually abusing child for years faces upgraded charges

A man who Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd accuses of committing the "worst of the worst" crimes by enslaving and sexually abusing a child for years is facing upgraded charges for being in the country illegally. 

Did ICE targeting change in 1st days of Trump administration?

Has ICE targeting of immigrants changed in the first days of the Trump administration? The answer: Yes and no.

Venezuelan gang member claiming to work for food delivery service arrested in Florida: MCSO

A suspected member of the Venezuelan gang Tren De Aragua has been arrested in Florida after deputies say concerned homeowners called the sheriff’s office after spotting him, dressed in all black, walking along a sea wall and through backyards. 

Trump proposes $5M ‘gold card’ visa as new path to US citizenship

President Donald Trump has proposed a new “gold card” visa that would grant permanent residency and a path to U.S. citizenship for $5 million, replacing the EB-5 investor visa.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.