Gov. DeSantis speaks on 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Thursday in Tampa. At the end of the event, DeSantis took questions and was asked about "Alligator Alcatraz." The state is using emergency powers to take over a remote, 30-square-mile site in the Everglades to build what some are calling Alligator Alcatraz. The state said the site will hold up to 5,000 immigration detainees and will operate under the current state of emergency. Construction is already underway.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Thursday in Tampa. At the end of the event, DeSantis took questions and was asked about "Alligator Alcatraz." The state is using emergency powers to take over a remote, 30-square-mile site in the Everglades to build what some are calling Alligator Alcatraz. The state said the site will hold up to 5,000 immigration detainees and will operate under the current state of emergency. Construction is already underway.
U.S. senate hearing on drug cartels
The Senate Judiciary Committee held a full committee hearing titled ?The Thin Blue Line Protecting America from the Cartels" on Tuesday morning. The hearing examined federal law enforcement efforts to combat drug trafficking, violent crime and cross-border threats posed by transnational criminal organizations, including Mexican cartels. Lawmakers discussed coordination between agencies, challenges at the southern border and strategies to dismantle cartel operations within the United States. Sen. Ashley Moddy spoke out during the meeting.
The Senate Judiciary Committee held a full committee hearing titled ?The Thin Blue Line Protecting America from the Cartels" on Tuesday morning. The hearing examined federal law enforcement efforts to combat drug trafficking, violent crime and cross-border threats posed by transnational criminal organizations, including Mexican cartels. Lawmakers discussed coordination between agencies, challenges at the southern border and strategies to dismantle cartel operations within the United States. Sen. Ashley Moddy spoke out during the meeting.
'No Vigilantes Act': New California law would require immigration agents to identify themselves
Pasadena lawmakers have introduced legislation to strengthen and expand California's police impersonation laws amid a rise in nationwide reports of individuals posing as immigration officers.
Pasadena lawmakers have introduced legislation to strengthen and expand California's police impersonation laws amid a rise in nationwide reports of individuals posing as immigration officers.
Supreme Court lets Trump resume deportations to third countries
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to pause a lower court injunction blocking deportations to third countries without prior notice.
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to pause a lower court injunction blocking deportations to third countries without prior notice.
CBP agent repeatedly punches Santa Ana landscaper in the face during detainment
Border Patrol officials violently detained a man in Orange County on Saturday morning.
Border Patrol officials violently detained a man in Orange County on Saturday morning.
Florida city signs immigration deal with ICE: 'Keep the American people safe'
City commissioners in Miami, Florida, voted 3-2 on Tuesday to allow police officers to work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
City commissioners in Miami, Florida, voted 3-2 on Tuesday to allow police officers to work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Activist speaks after freed from immigration detention
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil was released Friday from federal immigration detention, freed after 104 days by a judge?s ruling after becoming a symbol of President Donald Trump ?s clampdown on campus protests. The former Columbia University graduate student left a federal facility in Louisiana on Friday. He is expected to head to New York to reunite with his U.S. citizen wife and infant son, born while Khalil was detained. Khalil is holding a news conference to speak on the recent events. (Credit: WNYW)
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil was released Friday from federal immigration detention, freed after 104 days by a judge?s ruling after becoming a symbol of President Donald Trump ?s clampdown on campus protests. The former Columbia University graduate student left a federal facility in Louisiana on Friday. He is expected to head to New York to reunite with his U.S. citizen wife and infant son, born while Khalil was detained. Khalil is holding a news conference to speak on the recent events. (Credit: WNYW)
Kingdom Ministry Iowa camp investigated, 88 kids removed amid abuse claims
Authorities in Columbus Junction, Iowa, said they removed 88 minors from a church camp earlier this month after receiving reports of alleged abuse.
Authorities in Columbus Junction, Iowa, said they removed 88 minors from a church camp earlier this month after receiving reports of alleged abuse.
Judge says he will order Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil freed from detention
A federal judge on Friday ordered the U.S. government to free former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil from the immigration detention center where he has been held since early March.
A federal judge on Friday ordered the U.S. government to free former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil from the immigration detention center where he has been held since early March.
Alleged MS-13 gang member, undocumented immigrant arrested in Orlando home: Officials
An alleged MS-13 gang member and undocumented immigrant was arrested on Friday in an Orlando neighborhood, officials say.
An alleged MS-13 gang member and undocumented immigrant was arrested on Friday in an Orlando neighborhood, officials say.
Anti-ICE protests spreading across the country
U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the latest political headlines, including the ICE protests, tax cuts and the congressional baseball game.
U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the latest political headlines, including the ICE protests, tax cuts and the congressional baseball game.
Florida AG refuses to back down after contempt ruling in state immigration law battle
Florida officials are pushing back after a federal judge temporarily blocked the enforcement of a new state law targeting undocumented immigrants.
Florida officials are pushing back after a federal judge temporarily blocked the enforcement of a new state law targeting undocumented immigrants.
Trump can keep control of National Guard in Los Angeles, appeals court rules
President Donald Trump will be able to keep control of the National Guard in Los Angeles, according to a ruling from an appeals court.
President Donald Trump will be able to keep control of the National Guard in Los Angeles, according to a ruling from an appeals court.
Trump administration: Immigration, economy, foreign policy
President Donald Trump's Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing on Thursday afternoon at the White House. During the briefing, Leavitt discussed topics including immigration, the economy, foreign affairs and the Israel-Iran conflict.
President Donald Trump's Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing on Thursday afternoon at the White House. During the briefing, Leavitt discussed topics including immigration, the economy, foreign affairs and the Israel-Iran conflict.
Trump: 'Zero illegal aliens' released into country
President Donald Trump's Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing on Thursday afternoon at the White House. During the briefing, Leavitt said President Donald Trump's plans to crack down on undocumented immigrants are working. Last month, border patrol officers said they saw a 93% decrease of undocumented immigrants crossing the Southwest border. In May, Leavitt said zero undocumented immigrants were released into the country by border patrol.
President Donald Trump's Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing on Thursday afternoon at the White House. During the briefing, Leavitt said President Donald Trump's plans to crack down on undocumented immigrants are working. Last month, border patrol officers said they saw a 93% decrease of undocumented immigrants crossing the Southwest border. In May, Leavitt said zero undocumented immigrants were released into the country by border patrol.
Florida universities focus on American students amidst Trump's immigration crackdown
Florida colleges and universities are facing significant changes in their international student recruitment policies due to new state legislation and broader uncertainties surrounding student visas.
Florida colleges and universities are facing significant changes in their international student recruitment policies due to new state legislation and broader uncertainties surrounding student visas.
ICE raids ramp up on Florida's Space Coast with construction workers, landscapers detained
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Wednesday that deputies assisted federal immigration authorities in Cocoa this week, sparking concern among residents and drawing new calls for transparency in immigration enforcement.
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Wednesday that deputies assisted federal immigration authorities in Cocoa this week, sparking concern among residents and drawing new calls for transparency in immigration enforcement.
ICE arrests over 80 undocumented workers in Louisiana racetrack raid
ICE raided Delta Downs Racetrack in Louisiana, arresting over 80 undocumented workers.
ICE raided Delta Downs Racetrack in Louisiana, arresting over 80 undocumented workers.
'Quit now': Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost to ICE agents
Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost touted proposed legislation that would require ICE facilities and ICE-affilitated facilities to publicly release information on the people housed at those facilities, including names, dates, locations, and the reasoning for their detainment. He attacked President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement, and challenged ICE agents to "quit now," if they choose to hide their faces while enforcing these policies.
Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost touted proposed legislation that would require ICE facilities and ICE-affilitated facilities to publicly release information on the people housed at those facilities, including names, dates, locations, and the reasoning for their detainment. He attacked President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement, and challenged ICE agents to "quit now," if they choose to hide their faces while enforcing these policies.
Florida lawmaker's bill would force ICE to share info on where people are being detained and why
Congressman Maxwell Frost has announced new legislation that would require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to share information on where and why people are being detained, among other details.
Congressman Maxwell Frost has announced new legislation that would require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to share information on where and why people are being detained, among other details.