US EditionFew complaints filed about FL law enforcement not complying with state’s new immigration law
- On Monday in Tampa, Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida's expanded law enforcement efforts against illegal immigration supported by the Florida Highway Patrol.
- This announcement follows initiatives like the LEAD public dashboard created in March to track complaints against law enforcement noncompliance with immigration laws.
- More than 100 members of the Florida Highway Patrol have been appointed as special deputy U.S. Marshals, enabling them to carry out federal warrants on their own and support federal law enforcement efforts.
- DeSantis highlighted Florida's role as a national frontrunner in immigration enforcement and noted that the state plans to expand its efforts through proposals submitted to federal authorities.
- This expanded enforcement could strengthen immigration control efforts statewide while the LEAD dashboard indicates few complaints about law enforcement violations so far.
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DeSantis: FL state troopers now able to make illegal immigrant arrests
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Hunter Crenian TAMPA, FL. – Without the assistance of the federal government, the Florida Highway Patrol can now carry out operations and make arrests of illegal immigrants. That statement was made by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday morning at a press conference in Tampa. What they’re saying: “We had over 100 FHP troopers sworn in as special deputy U.S. Marshals earlier this w…
Few complaints filed about FL law enforcement not complying with state’s new immigration law
Flanked by Florida Highway Patrol troopers and a Florida LEADS podium sign, Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday touted Florida as creating the blueprint for Americas war on illegal immigration.WATCH: Few complaints filed about FL law enforcement not complying with states new immigration law Few complaints filed about FL law enforcement not complying with states new immigration lawFrom sweeping new state reforms to backing the Trump administration on…
Florida Highway Patrol to enforce immigration laws independently of federal government, Gov. Ron DeSantis says
Gov. Ron DeSantis underscored Florida's leadership in immigration enforcement on Monday and announced a first of its kind initiative, where Florida Highway Patrol will enforce immigration laws independently of the federal government.Florida has led the nation on immigration enforcement, and were ready to do even more, DeSantis said during the news conference in Tampa, flanked by FHP troopers. Weve submitted a plan to the federal government to co…
New DeSantis policy allows FHP to arrest undocumented immigrants - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that state troopers are now able to detain undocumented immigrants.Over 100 Florida Highway Patrol troopers were sworn in
Florida immigration meetings bring new risks of arrest, deportation
Immigration interviews are suddenly moved up, sometimes by phone, or with last-minute notice by letter. People in legal limbo and with deportation orders are caught off guard. They show up thinking it’s just another annual check-in, a routine ...
State officials discuss how FHP officers are now making immigration arrests
Gov. Ron DeSantis and other government officials held a news conference in Tampa on Monday to discuss immigration arrests made last week by the Florida Highway Patrol, which for the first time has that authority.
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