Immigration

How Florida could carry out President-elect Trump's immigration crackdown. Plus, how sheriff's offices across the state are already working with federal immigration officials.

The unanimous decision by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is the latest blow for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, whose beneficiaries have lived in legal limbo for more than a decade.

This week on The Florida Roundup: Gov. DeSantis’ immigration policy proposals for a special session and the role local police will have (02:52); What to expect if Marco Rubio is confirmed as Secretary of State (24:54). Plus, we checked in with PolitiFact about President Biden’s promises (31:02); and a collection of news from the week.

The threat of an immigration crackdown is creating a lot of uncertainty — including for those trying to gain legal status.

Citing a "sense of urgency," Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed back against legislative leaders who called his decision to hold a special session on immigration enforcement “premature.”

Florida Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Daniel Perez, both Republicans, indicated they want to wait until the regular session to address Gov. Ron DeSantis' concerns on immigration and other issues.

DeSantis announced Monday he’s scheduling the special session for the week of Jan. 27, the week after Trump is sworn in, so that state lawmakers will be poised to help implement the incoming president’s policies immediately.

Immigrant communities across the nation are on high alert, including in the Tampa Bay region, which is home to more than 80,000 people without the required legal documents.

President-elect Trump has announced mass deportation plans for when he takes office on Jan. 20. A report by the American Immigration Council shows Florida is among the top three states that will feel the effects.

From back-to-back hurricanes to the twists and turns of the U.S. presidential election, there’s been a lot to keep up with in 2024.

Trump’s rhetoric about Springfield had real effects on the city and its residents. Government buildings, hospitals and schools faced bomb threats, and local residents say Haitian immigrants have moved away from the city.

The law that went into effect in 2014 allows undocumented immigrant students to avoid higher out-of-state tuition rates if they meet certain criteria. Albritton suggested putting a “sunset” on it.