Immigration Policy

President Donald Trump's new ban on travel to the United States by citizens from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries is now in effect. The ban took effect on Monday and comes as tensions escalate over the president's campaign of immigration enforcement.

A federal appeals panel has kept on hold a law targeting undocumented immigrants who enter the state, rejecting arguments by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier.

The Miami-Dade Commission is considering a proposal that opponents worry will leave family members in the dark about their loved ones.

On "The Florida Roundup," we hear from a family who have been authorized to be in Florida for more than a decade, waiting and worrying about their immigration case. We also speak with David Jolly.

More than 100 undocumented immigrants were arrested Thursday at Tallahassee construction sites, including at an apartment project near Florida State University, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Protesters were outside an event for Gov. Ron DeSantis, calling on him to stop ICE raids and deportations in their community.

The lawsuit centers on what are known as 287(g) agreements, which local governments can enter with the federal government to provide training and authority to local police to help enforce immigration laws.

The plaintiffs filed a lawsuit April 2 in Miami challenging the constitutionality of the law, which the Legislature passed during a February special session. The law created state crimes for undocumented immigrants who enter or re-enter Florida.

Attorneys for the plaintiffs, a 40-year-old woman from Honduras and a 35-year-old woman from Guatemala, said they fear physical harm, harassment and arrest if their names are made public.

The law, passed during a February special legislative session, created state crimes for undocumented immigrants who enter or re-enter Florida.

The Immigration Enforcement Operations Plan proposes rapid construction of detention facilities, Florida National Guard JAG officers acting as immigration judges, and deportation flights using Florida contractors.

Florida lawmakers are getting rid of a waiver that lets students without legal status pay in-state tuition. We hear from two students about what this means for their future.