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How immigration policies are playing out for families in the Tampa Bay region

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Frengel Reyes, who is in Venezuela, talks with his wife, Liyanara Sanchez, who is still in Tampa.

On "Florida Matters," we discuss how immigration enforcement is playing out in the area and give an update on the state-mandated removal of street art, including an iconic crosswalk in St. Petersburg.

Amid the country's strict immigration policies, stories are emerging from people placed in federal detention and those no longer in U.S.

Some have been deported and some are leaving voluntarily.

WUSF's Nancy Guan joins "Florida Matters" to share her reporting about two people whose lives in the Tampa Bay region have been turned upside down.

Also, roadways across the state are looking a bit less colorful. Cities and counties are being told by state and federal leaders to remove rainbow crosswalks and other types of street art.

St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch said he doesn’t like it, but the city will comply.

Byron Green-Calisch, president of St. Pete Pride, explains how the city’s LGBTQ+ community is reacting to the removal of the iconic rainbow crosswalk at Central Avenue and 25th Street.

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