Immigration reform

A federal judge has found James Uthmeier to be in civil contempt over her ruling that put on hold a state law making it illegal for undocumented immigrants to enter Florida.

A federal appeals panel has kept on hold a law targeting undocumented immigrants who enter the state, rejecting arguments by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier.

One week since immigration raids at construction sites in Tallahassee led to more than 100 arrests, we delve into the topic on today’s Speaking Of Radio Hour.

The Immigration Enforcement Operations Plan proposes rapid construction of detention facilities and Florida National Guard JAG officers acting as immigration judges.

Some Florida universities, including FAMU, have campus police helping immigration agents. At three other universities, faculty have asked for a halt to the program.

Florida wants to move forward with a new law aimed at cracking down on undocumented immigrants who come to the state, after a federal judge temporarily halted the measure.

Pointing to the federal government’s power to regulate immigration, a U.S. district judge has temporarily blocked a law aimed at cracking down on undocumented immigrants.

The call comes after the Trump administration removed schools as a protected area from immigration enforcement, and the state said schools "should cooperate."

Florida sheriffs say they need more space to handle the numbers of undocumented immigrants they will be arresting.

RAISE, a coalition of Florida-based nonprofits and community groups, helps people experiencing ICE enforcement. The RAISE hotline is 888-600-5762.