Hearing on 'Alligator Alcatraz' happening Thursday
A federal court hearing concerning the legal rights of detainees at the "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration center is set for Thursday in Fort Myers, Florida. There has been a large amount of controversy surrounding the detention center since it first opened.
A federal court hearing concerning the legal rights of detainees at the "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration center is set for Thursday in Fort Myers, Florida. There has been a large amount of controversy surrounding the detention center since it first opened.
'English isn't optional': Senate GOP bill takes aim at illegal immigrant truckers after Florida crash
Senate Republican wants to beef up federal laws for commercial driver's licenses after a deadly collision in Florida that killed three people.
Senate Republican wants to beef up federal laws for commercial driver's licenses after a deadly collision in Florida that killed three people.
Alien Enemies Act cannot be used to deport members of Venezuelan gang, appeals court rules
An appeals panel found the Venezuelan gang wasn’t a legitimate target for a law that has only been used three times before in history.
An appeals panel found the Venezuelan gang wasn’t a legitimate target for a law that has only been used three times before in history.
OCPS enrollment drops could affect budget
Orange County Public Schools has seen declining enrollment for years now. This year, they say thousands of students are again missing, and about half of the students come from immigrant families. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie explains why some parents say they're scared to send their child to school.
Orange County Public Schools has seen declining enrollment for years now. This year, they say thousands of students are again missing, and about half of the students come from immigrant families. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie explains why some parents say they're scared to send their child to school.
'Alligator Alcatraz': Federal court allows detention center to stay open during appeal
A federal appeals court has paused a judge’s order that would have shut down Florida’s controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention center facility in the Florida Everglades.
A federal appeals court has paused a judge’s order that would have shut down Florida’s controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention center facility in the Florida Everglades.
ICE interviewing parents trying to reunite with their children who entered US alone
The Office of Refugee Resettlement says the directive is aimed at ensuring sponsors are properly vetted.
The Office of Refugee Resettlement says the directive is aimed at ensuring sponsors are properly vetted.
DeSantis says 'Alligator Alcatraz' is open and operational
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis answered questions from reporters on Tuesday in Orlando. DeSantis touched on Florida's immigration detention facility named "Alligator Alcatraz," saying the center is running, and deportations are continuing. A federal court hearing concerning the legal rights of detainees at the immigration facility is set for Thursday.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis answered questions from reporters on Tuesday in Orlando. DeSantis touched on Florida's immigration detention facility named "Alligator Alcatraz," saying the center is running, and deportations are continuing. A federal court hearing concerning the legal rights of detainees at the immigration facility is set for Thursday.
Trump's use of National Guard in Los Angeles illegal: judge
A federal judge on Tuesday ruled the Trump administration's use of National Guard troops during Los Angeles' immigration enforcement protests is illegal.
A federal judge on Tuesday ruled the Trump administration's use of National Guard troops during Los Angeles' immigration enforcement protests is illegal.
Undocumented immigrant arrested in Florida by ICE following murder conviction
An undocumented immigrant convicted of murder has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers following his release earlier this month from the Florida Department of Corrections.
An undocumented immigrant convicted of murder has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers following his release earlier this month from the Florida Department of Corrections.
Illegal immigrant twins arrested for burglarizing homes under construction: PCSO
Polk County deputies say a pair of twins who are in the United States illegally stole tens of thousands of dollars worth of items from unfinished homes.
Polk County deputies say a pair of twins who are in the United States illegally stole tens of thousands of dollars worth of items from unfinished homes.
'Alligator Alcatraz’ may empty in days as court-ordered closure looms, state official says
Florida’s state-run immigration detention facility in the Everglades, nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz," may be empty within days, a state officials said.
Florida’s state-run immigration detention facility in the Everglades, nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz," may be empty within days, a state officials said.
Federal agent injured in Florida during arrest of man in U.S. illegally, Polk sheriff says
A federal immigration agent was injured Tuesday in Polk County while attempting to arrest a man accused of entering the country illegally, authorities said.
A federal immigration agent was injured Tuesday in Polk County while attempting to arrest a man accused of entering the country illegally, authorities said.
Harjinder Singh: Florida Turnpike deadly crash sparks arrests of undocumented immigrants across U.S.
Authorities in different parts of the country have announced the arrests of multiple illegal immigrants accused of fatally striking drivers, pedestrians and even a teen on a bicycle in recent days, according to authorities and local reports.
Authorities in different parts of the country have announced the arrests of multiple illegal immigrants accused of fatally striking drivers, pedestrians and even a teen on a bicycle in recent days, according to authorities and local reports.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia surrenders to ICE custody in Baltimore
Kilmar Abrego Garcia surrendered to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Baltimore on Monday, just days after his release from jail. ICE alerted his attorneys on Friday that he could be deported to Uganda and was ordered to report to authorities.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia surrendered to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Baltimore on Monday, just days after his release from jail. ICE alerted his attorneys on Friday that he could be deported to Uganda and was ordered to report to authorities.
New Florida immigration enforcement initiative
Attorney General James Uthmeier hosted a press conference with several other officials on Monday morning in Live Oak, Florida. During the event, the officials announced a new immigration enforcement initiative.
Attorney General James Uthmeier hosted a press conference with several other officials on Monday morning in Live Oak, Florida. During the event, the officials announced a new immigration enforcement initiative.
Florida officials announce new immigration enforcement initiative
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and several other officials announced a new immigration enforcement initiative at a press conference on Monday morning in Live Oak, Florida. The initiative focuses on enhanced state-level enforcement and collaboration with federal agencies.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and several other officials announced a new immigration enforcement initiative at a press conference on Monday morning in Live Oak, Florida. The initiative focuses on enhanced state-level enforcement and collaboration with federal agencies.
Battle over the future of 'Alligator Alcatraz'
The legal battle over the future of the "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention facility in Florida is continuing. Proponents have framed the facility as a low-cost, temporary solution to crack down on illegal immigration and manage the volume of detainees. However, environmental groups argue that the facility's location in the Everglades and rushed construction violate federal environmental laws and could harm the environment, including endangered species. Dr. Larry Walker, an associate professor at the University of Central Florida, joins Good Day Orlando to discuss what comes next.
The legal battle over the future of the "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention facility in Florida is continuing. Proponents have framed the facility as a low-cost, temporary solution to crack down on illegal immigration and manage the volume of detainees. However, environmental groups argue that the facility's location in the Everglades and rushed construction violate federal environmental laws and could harm the environment, including endangered species. Dr. Larry Walker, an associate professor at the University of Central Florida, joins Good Day Orlando to discuss what comes next.
Harjinder Singh: Nearly 2.5M people sign petition supporting driver accused in deadly Florida crash
A petition urging Florida officials to show leniency toward Harjinder Singh, an illegal immigrant truck driver accused of causing a crash that killed three people, has garnered nearly 2.5 million signatures as of Sunday afternoon.
A petition urging Florida officials to show leniency toward Harjinder Singh, an illegal immigrant truck driver accused of causing a crash that killed three people, has garnered nearly 2.5 million signatures as of Sunday afternoon.
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ fight: DeSantis vows to appeal judge's order to scale back Everglades immigrant-detention center
Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing ahead with plans for a controversial immigrant-detention center in the Everglades despite a federal judge’s order to begin dismantling parts of the facility.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing ahead with plans for a controversial immigrant-detention center in the Everglades despite a federal judge’s order to begin dismantling parts of the facility.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from jail Friday, lawyer confirms
Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released from a Tennessee jail and is en route to his family in Maryland, his lawyer confirms.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released from a Tennessee jail and is en route to his family in Maryland, his lawyer confirms.