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Here’s what immigration crackdowns mean for Florida’s workforce
Changes in federal and state immigration policies may influence industries in Florida that rely heavily on migrant labor, including construction, hospitality and agriculture. Workforce shortages in these sectors could become more pronounced amid ongoing uncertainty.
More Florida agencies are now empowered to enforce immigration laws
Gov. Ron DeSantis said that more state agencies have reached agreements for officers to be trained and participate in immigration-enforcement efforts with the federal government. Among them are the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Florida State Guard.
Florida begins immigration crackdown, names migrant flights official to lead enforcement
Florida’s GOP leaders named Larry Keefe as the executive director for the new State Board of Immigration Enforcement at an emergency Cabinet meeting.
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.
'Toughest immigration legislation': Florida pushes through new immigration laws
The US state of Florida is pushing through new immigration laws for the state, after its Governor Ron Desantis signed off on what he called the "toughest immigration legislation" in the country, with harsh penalties for undocumented immigrants,
Seats filled on new Florida organization to enforce illegal immigration laws
All the seats on the new organization that will enforce Florida’s illegal immigration laws, have now been filled. The ...
Four Florida sheriffs tapped for council advising new state immigration enforcement board
Four sheriffs have been appointed to a council advising Florida's newly created immigration enforcement board, which will ...
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Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis deputizes three more state agencies in fight against illegal immigration
With state and local agencies now allowed to make arrests, the governor says they can work seamlessly with federal ...
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Fort Walton Beach police chief discusses appointment to Florida’s State Board of Immigration Council
Local law enforcement and state leaders are coming together to combat illegal immigration in the state of Florida. This month ...
Florida lawmakers tee up final votes on illegal immigration crackdown
Florida lawmakers advanced three bills Wednesday to boost immigration enforcement ahead of final floor votes set for Thursday ...
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Gov. DeSantis announces new agreements to fight illegal immigration
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida State Guard and law ...
Fort Walton Beach Police Chief Robert Bage appointed to Florida Immigration Enforcement Council
Fort Walton Beach Police Chief Robert Bage joins Florida’s new Immigration Enforcement Council to help combat illegal ...
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs nation's 'strongest legislation' to combat illegal immigration
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a comprehensive immigration reform bill into law, creating a state board for enforcement and imposing stricter penalties.
Florida Speaker Daniel Perez: We stand with President Trump on illegal immigration crackdown
Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez says the Sunshine State is working closely with President Trump to stop illegal ...
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Florida’s immigration fight: Jason Pizzo bill demands all employers use E-Verify
Florida Senate Democratic Leader Jason Pizzo is critical of Republicans for not doing enough to stop illegal immigration by ...