Florida Immigration

Florida's GOP gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds raised more than $115 million for the midterms. Some of that money comes from groups tied to immigration operations in the state.

Nonprofit and business leaders in Sarasota discussed the struggle of making a living without protected status. One who works with individuals and families said some are "basically barricaded in their homes."

El Pueblo Unido Tampa Bay, the organization behind the initiative, sells the bracelets in local businesses and at rallies. Proceeds go to immigrant families dealing with deportation and detention.

Non-traditional state agencies, from college police to wildlife protection, have been pulled into immigration enforcement.

Spouses are left with debt and the responsibility of being the sole breadwinner after their partners are detained or deported.

Videos of agents wearing police/ICE vests and face masks in Arcadia popped up on social media. WUSF spoke with eyewitnesses.

The State Immigration Enforcement Council said not enough local agencies are participating in 287(g) pacts, but immigrant advocates say agreements have already gone too far.

The Florida Board of Education approved the change amid public outcry and some lawmakers calling the move a violation of state law.

The Florida State Board of Education passed new rules requiring college applicants to be citizens or lawfully present.

The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship in a 6-3 decision, striking down President Donald Trump's executive order.

The policy change went through its first round of approvals on Thursday. This comes as the Department of Education will vote on banning undocumented students from public colleges and GED programs as well.

A federal policy shift that could force applicants to apply abroad might make getting green cards even harder.