US EditionFlorida is rushing to enforce new immigration laws. Here's what to know
- Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis signed immigration legislation that is described as the toughest in the nation, increasing penalties for unauthorized immigrants and allocating nearly $300 million for enforcement efforts.
- The legislation includes a controversial provision mandating the death penalty for capital offenses committed by unauthorized immigrants, prompting criticism from various groups about potential violations of U.S. Supreme Court precedent.
- Larry Keefe has been appointed as the executive director of the new state board of immigration enforcement created by the legislation.
- DeSantis aims for a significant state role in immigration enforcement, focusing on removing unauthorized immigrants, with new penalties for entering Florida illegally.
15 Articles
15 Articles
The Center Square
Just the NewsDeSantis signs immigration enforcement agreements with federal agencies
(The Center Square) — Gov. Ron DeSantis signed several agreements between state law enforcement agencies and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Wednesday to deputize them as part of immigration enforcement statewide.
Florida agencies gear up for immigration enforcement
14 hrs ago ©2025 The News Service of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that more state agencies have reached agreements for officers to be trained and participate in immigration-enforcement efforts with the federal government. After DeSantis and the Legislature last week approved an immigration-enforcement plan, he signed memorandums of understanding that involve the Florida State Guard, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissi…
They're rushing to implement new immigration laws
Days after Governor Ron DeSantis passed an immigration law that, according to him, is the toughest in the country, Florida Republican leaders appointed the head of the new state immigration control board: an architect of the controversial effort to move Texas immigrants to a tourist city in Massachusetts. Florida lawmakers and other Republican-led states have been competing to pass new laws to help President Donald Trump keep his promises of mas…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 62% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
