Florida lawmakers sue for access to Alligator Alcatraz
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Lawmakers in both parties slammed the revelation, which comes as concerns are being raised about the lack of oversight and transparency over the millions of dollars being spent on the temporary
Florida passed a law making it a crime for people in the U.S. illegally to enter the state. A federal judge said it's likely unconstitutional.
Florida International University Police has finalized its agreement to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which will deputize members of its staff to act as federal immigration officials. FIU is among 13 Florida university police departments that now have a finalized 287 (g) agreement signed both by the university and ICE.
Key West City Commissioners — under pressure from Florida’s attorney general — reversed a decision that was praised by residents at a previous meeting and voted to reenter into a 287(g) immigration enforcement agreement between local police and federal officials.
Tensions flared and emotions ran high at a packed Key West City Hall Tuesday as city commissioners revisited their stance on cooperating with federal immigration enforcement under the controversial 287(g) agreement.
South Florida immigration advocates are hosting a town hall on Friday to discuss how President Donald Trump's various immigration policies are affecting South Florida.