US military accidentally shoots down own drone at Texas border, lawmakers say

The U.S. military accidentally used a "laser-based" anti-drone system to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone Thursday night in Texas, lawmakers say. 

DHS shutdown: These agencies will feel the biggest impact

Another government shutdown is looming as Congressional lawmakers continue to squabble over ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.

Republican lead on immigration slips amid Trump's enforcement tactics, poll finds

President Trump’s approval on immigration appears to have fallen significantly among independents since last spring, from 37% to 23% in a new poll.

Florida emergency fund nears expiration amid clash over DeSantis’ immigration enforcement spending

Florida’s multibillion-dollar Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund is set to expire at midnight Monday, setting up a high-stakes clash between the House and Senate over how the money can be spent.

Florida lawmakers, judges targeted in proposed immigration crackdown

Florida leaders on Wednesday outlined a new plan aimed at tightening immigration enforcement in the state, including proposals that would penalize lawmakers and judges if undocumented immigrants in their districts commit violent crimes.

Debate over ICE walkouts escalates to threatening phone call, school board chair says

A planned student protest at three Brevard County high schools has prompted a sheriff’s investigation after the school board chairman reported receiving a threatening voicemail, authorities said.

Florida teen held without charges highlights ICE detention concerns in Orange County

Javier Gimenez Rivero is a high school student from Venezuela, living in Orange County with a pending asylum claim and a valid U.S. Employment Authorization.

Gov. Ron DeSantis: 'Assisting DHS with enforcement'
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed the state's immigration enforcement and removal, saying he's "making sure all state and local law enforcement have a duty to assist DHS with interior enforcement." 

Source: Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino demoted amid fallout from Minnesota shootings

Gregory Bovino has been demoted from his role as the Border Patrol Commander-at-Large following two deadly shootings of American citizens at the hands of federal agents in Minnesota, FOX 2 has confirmed.

Advocates urge Orange Co. to block ICE detention center
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Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet, Executive Director of the Hope CommUnity Center joins FOX 35 via Zoom to discuss the potential ICE detention center in Orlando and discuss the calls for Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and the county council to sue Governor Ron DeSantis and the state of Florida to block this or any other ICE detention facilities from being built and operated in Central Florida.

Florida leaders speak against ICE detention center coming to Orlando
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Florida Representatives Maxwell Frost and Anna Eskamani spoke against the possibility of an ICE detention center being built in Orlando. While Eskamani accused ICE of "operating in the shadows," Frost said it'll only “create more harm, more trauma and more suffering.”

Minnesota ICE protests: Restraining order bans arrests, use of chemical irritants against peaceful protesters

A temporary restraining order has been granted that will ban federal agents from retaliating against, arresting, detaining or using chemical irritants against people engaging in peaceful protest.

Is DHS/ICE opening a detention facility in Orlando? Leaders condemn reported plans

Is United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) looking to open a detention facility in the Orlando area? Florida Democrat leaders respond to the possibility.

Grady Judd & Florida CFO illegal immigration press conference | Full
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Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd held a news conference to discuss the state's efforts on enforcing illegal immigration in the state. 

Minneapolis ICE shooting: Agent shoots immigrant, officer also hurt

A man from Venezuela was shot by ICE in north Minneapolis Wednesday night after federal officials say they attacked an officer following a traffic stop. This comes exactly a week after an ICE officer fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Good.

How would Florida state charges against Maduro work?
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Governor Ron DeSantis says Florida and Attorney General James Uthemeier are exploring filing state charges against Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in addition to his federal charges and trial in New York. Rory Safir, Founder of Safir Law joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to explain how state charges against Maduro would work and whether it's worth it to spend taxpayer dollars on an additional case against Maduro while he is in federal custody.

Woman killed by ICE in Minneapolis: What we know about Renee Nicole Good

A female was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer, Department of Homeland Security officials confirmed Wednesday. Here's what we know.

Orlando protesters rally after deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis

A few dozen people in Orlando protested the deadly shooting of a woman in Minnesota involving a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.