Immigration reform

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.

A directives from the Trump Administration opens up churches and other previously protected locations to raids by government agents looking for undocumented immigrants.

A week after the Florida Legislature snubbed his proposals, Gov. Ron DeSantis appeared to tamp down his dispute with GOP leaders, saying "we've had great discussions."

Political watchers say wanting credit for immigration policy ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial race and 2028 presidential election could be a factor behind the fighting between Florida's top Republican officeholders.