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.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signs migrant relocation, election fraud bills

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed bills to expand his migrant relocation program and enhance the prosecutorial power of his election police unit.

Migrant flights bill approved by Florida Legislature, now heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis

The Florida House passed a bill Friday that would allow Florida to pick up and transport unauthorized migrants from anywhere in the U.S. The bill now heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his expected signature.

Lawmakers back bill on migrant flights

Nearly five months after Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration sparked controversy by flying about 50 migrants from Texas to Massachusetts, Florida House members Monday started moving forward with a proposal that could help set the stage for more flights.

New program allows private citizens to sponsor refugees in US

The Welcome Corps program lets groups of at least five Americans apply to become sponsors and help refugees adjust to life in the U.S.

Gov. DeSantis tested on immigration as he weighs 2024 presidential run

Gov. Ron DeSantis sent dozens of immigrants from Texas to Martha's Vineyard last year in a high-profile effort to highlight illegal immigration on the eve of the midterm elections. But as thousands of Cuban migrants have flocked to Florida's shores in recent weeks, he has adopted a more cautious approach — blaming the Biden administration while offering empathy to the Cubans, a community that typically favors Republicans in elections.

Biden visits US-Mexico border as migrant crisis spirals

The president walked a muddy stretch of the border and inspected a busy port of entry, but he did not appear to meet with migrants.

Biden's immigration policy aimed at cracking down at Southern Border could help Florida, attorney says

His immigration policy will allow a maximum of 30,000 migrants from Venezuela, Nicaragua, Haiti and Cuba to enter the US per month as long as they have a sponsor in the country and pass background checks.

500+ Cuban immigrants flow into Florida Keys overwhelming border officials

More than 500 Cuban immigrants have come ashore in the Florida Keys since the weekend. It is a dangerous 100-mile trip in often rickety boats. “I would prefer to die to reach my dream and help my family. The situation in Cuba is not very good."

2 cruise ships rescue more migrants off the coast of the Florida Keys as hundreds attempt to reach US

In the past 72 hours, over 500 migrants have come ashore or attempted to reach Florida in what authorities have called a "mass migration crisis." On Monday, two separate cruise ships sailing between the Keys and Cuba rescued migrants in distress from their crowded boats.

Supreme Court to keep Title 42 in place indefinitely

The Supreme Court is keeping pandemic-era limits on people seeking asylum in place for now, dashing hopes of migrants who have been fleeing violence and inequality.

Buses from Texas send migrants to VP Kamala Harris' home on Christmas Eve

Some were wearing T-shirts despite temperatures hovering around 15 degrees Fahrenheit. It was the coldest Christmas Eve on record in DC.

Biden administration asks Supreme Court to delay end of Title 42

The Biden administration is asking the Supreme Court to end asylum restrictions, but requested a delay until at least after Christmas.