Immigration Policy

Florida officials are appealing an injunction that freezes a new state law making it a misdemeanor for people who came to the country illegally to enter Florida if they elude immigration authorities.

A handful of Florida universities, including UF, are now officially signed on to have campus cops help Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, while faculty at three universities have asked for a halt to the program.

The terminations come amidst widespread immigration enforcement efforts throughout the state and country.

Around 30 Gainesville residents — from concerned citizens, parents, teachers and students — gathered to express their concern over the Alachua County School Board's policy to cooperate with immigration officials on school campuses.

Mayor Buddy Dyer sent a letter to Attorney General James Uthmeier explaining the city plans to follow state and federal laws regarding immigration enforcement.

School representatives confirmed to the Associated Press that the University of South Florida, Florida Atlantic University and the University of Florida are seeking to deputize their campus police for immigration enforcement.

Beginning Friday, Canadians looking to stay in the U.S longer than 30 days will need to register with the government. How will this affect the snowbirds who come to Florida?

People gathered at the New College of Florida as border czar Tom Homan appeared with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf to discuss immigration policy.

Tom Homan talked about plans to continue tackling illegal immigration during a sit-down at New College. With him were Gov. Ron DeSantis and former Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf.

Immigration advocates react to a sweeping immigration bill would eliminate in-state tuition waivers, which have made college accessible for 10 years to Florida students without legal status.

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