'Alligator Alcatraz': Florida lawmakers sue DeSantis over access to controversial detention site
A group of Democratic Florida lawmakers is petitioning the state Supreme Court to compel Gov. Ron DeSantis to allow them unannounced access to a newly established immigrant detention facility in the Everglades.
A group of Democratic Florida lawmakers is petitioning the state Supreme Court to compel Gov. Ron DeSantis to allow them unannounced access to a newly established immigrant detention facility in the Everglades.
Trump’s birthright citizenship order blocked by federal judge: What to know
The president’s executive order denies citizenship to individuals born to parents living in the U.S. illegally or temporarily.
The president’s executive order denies citizenship to individuals born to parents living in the U.S. illegally or temporarily.
Alligator Alcatraz conditions concern Fla. Democrats
Democratic state lawmakers are unhappy with the lack of answers regarding immigration detention efforts and the Trump administration's mass deportation policies. State Representatives Anna Eskamani and Carlos Guillermo Smith were at the Orlando ICE office today and given no answers to their questions. One week after a group of state lawmakers were denied entry into Alligator Alcatraz, the new illegal immigration detention camp in the Everglades due to safety concerns. Lawmakers are concerned with the conditions there and planned for an unannounced visit Saturday. State officials got wind of the plan and are now offering guided tours to state and federal officials, who are concerned those tours will feature 'sanitized' versions of the facility rather than oversight of the actual conditions of the facility.
Democratic state lawmakers are unhappy with the lack of answers regarding immigration detention efforts and the Trump administration's mass deportation policies. State Representatives Anna Eskamani and Carlos Guillermo Smith were at the Orlando ICE office today and given no answers to their questions. One week after a group of state lawmakers were denied entry into Alligator Alcatraz, the new illegal immigration detention camp in the Everglades due to safety concerns. Lawmakers are concerned with the conditions there and planned for an unannounced visit Saturday. State officials got wind of the plan and are now offering guided tours to state and federal officials, who are concerned those tours will feature 'sanitized' versions of the facility rather than oversight of the actual conditions of the facility.
Supreme Court will not let Florida enforce controversial immigration law
The high court rejected Florida's request to overturn a lower court to enforce a state law that would make it a crime for undocumented migrants to enter the state
The high court rejected Florida's request to overturn a lower court to enforce a state law that would make it a crime for undocumented migrants to enter the state
Lawmakers to tour 'Alligator Alcatraz' amid oversight clash, environmental lawsuit
Florida lawmakers and members of Congress have been invited to tour a controversial immigrant detention facility deep in the Everglades on Saturday, days after several Democratic legislators were denied access to the site.
Florida lawmakers and members of Congress have been invited to tour a controversial immigrant detention facility deep in the Everglades on Saturday, days after several Democratic legislators were denied access to the site.
California, NJ senators want immigration officers to display visible IDs
Two Democratic U.S. senators on Tuesday introduced a bill to require immigration enforcement officers to display clearly visible ID after many ICE officials have been seen in public arresting people while covering their faces with masks.
Two Democratic U.S. senators on Tuesday introduced a bill to require immigration enforcement officers to display clearly visible ID after many ICE officials have been seen in public arresting people while covering their faces with masks.
Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
Armed ICE officers shut down kids' camp at LA's MacArthur Park. City leaders: 'Here's the truth'
A large federal enforcement sweep stalled children’s summer camp at MacArthur Park without any arrests. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and city council members say this display of force has raised urgent questions about how immigration enforcement affects communities—and they’re calling on cities nationwide to wake up, wise up, and stand up without panic.
A large federal enforcement sweep stalled children’s summer camp at MacArthur Park without any arrests. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and city council members say this display of force has raised urgent questions about how immigration enforcement affects communities—and they’re calling on cities nationwide to wake up, wise up, and stand up without panic.
ICE in LA: Mayor Bass confronts federal agents in MacArthur Park, demands withdrawal
Federal agents conducted a federal immigration sweep at MacArthur Park in LA's Westlake District late Monday morning.
Federal agents conducted a federal immigration sweep at MacArthur Park in LA's Westlake District late Monday morning.
Democratic lawmakers raise concerns over 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Multiple Democratic lawmakers were recently denied access to visit "Alligator Alcatraz," a new illegal immigrant detention center being constructed near the Everglades and Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida. The "official legislative site visit" was in response to what officials claim is "a series of deeply troubling developments at the state-run immigrant detention facility," according to a news release.
Multiple Democratic lawmakers were recently denied access to visit "Alligator Alcatraz," a new illegal immigrant detention center being constructed near the Everglades and Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida. The "official legislative site visit" was in response to what officials claim is "a series of deeply troubling developments at the state-run immigrant detention facility," according to a news release.
Mosquitoes become a concern at Alligator Alcatraz
State Rep. Anna Eskamani (D-Orlando) didn't learn much about what was happening inside Alligator Alcatraz on Thursday, because they were blocked by officials over safety concerns.
State Rep. Anna Eskamani (D-Orlando) didn't learn much about what was happening inside Alligator Alcatraz on Thursday, because they were blocked by officials over safety concerns.
'Alligator Alcatraz': Democratic lawmakers denied entry to inspect Florida detention center
Multiple Democratic lawmakers were recently denied access to visit "Alligator Alcatraz," a new illegal immigrant detention center being constructed near the Everglades and Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida.
Multiple Democratic lawmakers were recently denied access to visit "Alligator Alcatraz," a new illegal immigrant detention center being constructed near the Everglades and Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida.
Florida immigration enforcement: 200 Marines head to Sunshine State in military support of ICE
200 Marines are being sent to Florida in support of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) interior immigration enforcement mission.
200 Marines are being sent to Florida in support of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) interior immigration enforcement mission.
Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. arrested by ICE, accused of cartel ties
Julio César Chávez Jr., the famed Mexican boxer who fought against Jake Paul Saturday in a highly publicized match, has been arrested by ICE.
Julio César Chávez Jr., the famed Mexican boxer who fought against Jake Paul Saturday in a highly publicized match, has been arrested by ICE.
'Alligator Alcatraz' opening: Florida lawmaker says Trump is building ‘modern-day concentration camps’
A Florida state representative said Tuesday that President Donald Trump is building "modern-day concentration camps," calling out his newly opened illegal immigrant holding facility in the state.
A Florida state representative said Tuesday that President Donald Trump is building "modern-day concentration camps," calling out his newly opened illegal immigrant holding facility in the state.
DeSantis administration threatens to punish Florida city that voted to end police agreement with ICE
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said leaders in the state's most southern municipality face possible removal from office if they fail to restore an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said leaders in the state's most southern municipality face possible removal from office if they fail to restore an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Trump 'working on' deportation exemptions for undocumented farm and hospitality workers
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is exploring deportation exemptions for illegal migrants working on farms or in the hospitality industry who could be swept up in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is exploring deportation exemptions for illegal migrants working on farms or in the hospitality industry who could be swept up in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids.
DeSantis reveals plans for second ICE detention center, 'Alligator Alcatraz' officially opens
Governor Ron DeSantis spoke about his plans for a second immigration detention facility Tuesday after President Trump arrived in Florida to tour “Alligator Alcatraz."
Governor Ron DeSantis spoke about his plans for a second immigration detention facility Tuesday after President Trump arrived in Florida to tour “Alligator Alcatraz."
Alligator Alcatraz in Florida: Pictures, map, Trump's visit; what you need to know
President Donald Trump is in Florida on Tuesday to tour a new ICE detention facility housed in an old remote airport in the Everglades, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz." Trump met Gov. Ron DeSantis on the tarmac ahead of the tour.
President Donald Trump is in Florida on Tuesday to tour a new ICE detention facility housed in an old remote airport in the Everglades, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz." Trump met Gov. Ron DeSantis on the tarmac ahead of the tour.
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ merchandise for sale by Florida Republicans
T-shirts, hats and beverage coolers touting ‘Alligator Alcatraz’, an ICE immigration detention facility being built in the Everglades, are for sale at the Florida GOP online store.
T-shirts, hats and beverage coolers touting ‘Alligator Alcatraz’, an ICE immigration detention facility being built in the Everglades, are for sale at the Florida GOP online store.