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Amid intense negotiations in Congress, federal Democratic lawmakers hosted a roundtable in West Palm Beach to hear from immigrant advocates, lawyers and pastors about the effects of immigration enforcement in the county.

The “Law Enforcement Accountability Dashboard” asks tipsters to identify non-compliant law enforcement agencies, but records show many submissions hinge on allegations about neighbors and community members suspected of being undocumented. Often embedded in those complaints are accusations that local agencies are not doing enough about it.

Mayor Jane Castor said stadium negotiations with the Tampa Bay Rays are “progressing.”

The Venezuelan immigrant was arrested Jan. 7 by an Orange County sheriff's deputy for being "undocumented," according to the court order, and was held without charges, a warrant or a hearing.

Despite social media posts circulating on Sunday, PCPS said there have been no incidents with ICE.

City Attorney Mayanne Downs cited the federal Supremacy Clause, saying ICE is immune from any local regulation that interferes with its mandate.

A measure would, among other things, prevent partisan political parties and fundraising at public institutions, which the sponsors say belong to the taxpayers. Some say it would restrict free speech on college campuses.

The resolution, approved despite hours of emotional public opposition, does not spell out what documentation agents would need to enter schools, whether judicial warrants would be required for non-public areas, or who would make those decisions.

Sarasota’s school board vote to reaffirm cooperation with ICE sparked intense debate over student safety and learning, while Hillsborough College and the Rays take a step forward on a stadium plan.

The proposal doesn't change district policy, but simply reaffirms the district's compliance with law enforcement, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Amidst reports of a heavier ICE presence in Orange County, local faith leaders are stepping up and calling for accountability and humane treatment.

Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia has written a bill introduced in the legislature that would increase penalties for undocumented workers.