TALLAHASSEE – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law two far-reaching immigration enforcement bills on Thursday, paving the way for stricter penalties, new enforcement measures
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Florida lawmakers push for mandatory death penalty in immigration crackdown
TALLAHASSEE – Undocumented immigrants convicted of first-degree murder or raping children would face mandatory death sentences under bills advanced Wednesday by key House and Senate
Florida lawmakers poised to pass sweeping immigration crackdown, vote expected Thursday
TALLAHASSEE – Florida lawmakers on Tuesday launched a third special session aimed at increasing enforcement of illegal immigration, putting aside an intraparty clash with Gov. Ron
Jim DeFede analysis: Florida Gov. Ron Desantis backs down on immigration
MIAMI – As this year’s third Florida special legislative session on immigration gets under way this week in Tallahassee, there is one unmistakable conclusion: Gov.
South Florida contractor reeling after ICE raid at job site
WILTON MANORS – A South Florida contractor said he is still in shock days after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid at one
Florida lawmakers convene special session to support Trump’s immigration crackdown after clash with DeSantis
TALLAHASSEE — After a special session late last month erupted into a dispute between Republican legislative leaders and Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida lawmakers will reconvene
Jim discusses Venezuelans and TPS
Jim discusses Venezuelans and TPS Jim discusses Venezuelans and TPS 12:02 MIAMI – Jim talks to Venezuelan-American activist and lawyer Maria Corina Vegas in the aftermath
Jim discusses the Florida immigration crackdown
By Jim DeFede February 9, 2025 / 12:16 PM EST / CBS Miami Jim talks with a Florida state senator about the immigration crackdown Jim
DeSantis announces partnership with ICE to carry out Trump’s immigration policies
CBS News Miami Live TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Ron DeSantis is ratcheting up the state’s efforts to help carry out President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. On Friday,
South Florida teachers’ unions easing fears about immigration raids at public schools
MIAMI – South Florida’s teachers’ unions are working to quell fears of immigration raids at public schools, assuring students and parents that federal agents will