4 arrested in alleged fake immigration law office fraud scheme in Orlando
Four people are facing extortion and fraud charges in connection with what authorities say was a fake immigration law office that stole millions of dollars from vulnerable victims.
Four people are facing extortion and fraud charges in connection with what authorities say was a fake immigration law office that stole millions of dollars from vulnerable victims.
Republican leaders in Congress announce plan to end Homeland Security shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune have announced a plan to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security and try to end a record partial government shutdown.
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune have announced a plan to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security and try to end a record partial government shutdown.
Supreme Court justices raise questions in Trump birthright citizenship case
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a landmark case challenging the scope of birthright citizenship, with early indications suggesting a number of justices may be skeptical of the Trump administration’s position.
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a landmark case challenging the scope of birthright citizenship, with early indications suggesting a number of justices may be skeptical of the Trump administration’s position.
Supreme Court to hear oral arguments April 1 on Trump birthright order
The Supreme Court hears Trump v. Barbara Wednesday, a challenge to Trump’s order limiting birthright citizenship, which could affect immigration policy and millions of U.S.-born children.
The Supreme Court hears Trump v. Barbara Wednesday, a challenge to Trump’s order limiting birthright citizenship, which could affect immigration policy and millions of U.S.-born children.
Markwayne Mullin makes his case to lead DHS, faces Senate resistance over temperament
Markwayne Mullin appeared before senators for a Department of Homeland Security confirmation hearing on Wednesday as lawmakers questioned the Oklahoma Republican senator about he would run the department.
Markwayne Mullin appeared before senators for a Department of Homeland Security confirmation hearing on Wednesday as lawmakers questioned the Oklahoma Republican senator about he would run the department.
Florida Attorney General threatens to remove Tampa Mayor Jane Castor over TPD’s ‘sanctuary policies’
State Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a letter to Tampa Mayor Jane Castor accusing the Tampa Police Department of violating state law by enacting “sanctuary policies."
State Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a letter to Tampa Mayor Jane Castor accusing the Tampa Police Department of violating state law by enacting “sanctuary policies."
Kristi Noem argues immigration enforcement officers are following the law in day 2 of testimony
Kristi Noem faced House Democrats on Wednesday in the second day of a hearing over ICE operations and immigration enforcement policies.
Kristi Noem faced House Democrats on Wednesday in the second day of a hearing over ICE operations and immigration enforcement policies.
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.
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.
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.
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’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.
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.
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.
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'
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."
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.
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
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.
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
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.”
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.
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.
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.