Largest Florida immigration operation in state history
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials on Thursday. At the event, DeSantis announced the results of the largest immigration operation in Florida history. Authorities said more than 1,100 undocumented immigrants, including several violent gang members, were arrested in the first-of-its-kind "Operation Tidal Wave."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials on Thursday. At the event, DeSantis announced the results of the largest immigration operation in Florida history. Authorities said more than 1,100 undocumented immigrants, including several violent gang members, were arrested in the first-of-its-kind "Operation Tidal Wave."
Florida immigration enforcement: AG pushes back against judge's order for halt
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has appealed a federal judge's issuing of a preliminary injunction against a new law aimed at cracking down on undocumented immigrants who enter the state.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has appealed a federal judge's issuing of a preliminary injunction against a new law aimed at cracking down on undocumented immigrants who enter the state.
Florida undocumented immigrant arrests: Nearly 800 seized in 'Operation Tidal Wave,' officials say
In only four days, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and law enforcement agencies arrested nearly 800 undocumented immigrants in a massive Florida operation.
In only four days, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and law enforcement agencies arrested nearly 800 undocumented immigrants in a massive Florida operation.
Previously deported undocumented immigrant arrested in Florida after sex crimes with teen: Deputies
An undocumented immigrant who was previously deported has been arrested after authorities say he sexually battered a teenage boy while playing hide-and-seek in Florida.
An undocumented immigrant who was previously deported has been arrested after authorities say he sexually battered a teenage boy while playing hide-and-seek in Florida.
Florida woman poses as ICE agent, kidnaps ex-boyfriend's wife from her job: deputies
Florida woman, Latrance Battle, is accused of impersonating an ICE agent and kidnapping her ex-boyfriend's wife from her job, according to the Bay County Sheriff's Office.
Florida woman, Latrance Battle, is accused of impersonating an ICE agent and kidnapping her ex-boyfriend's wife from her job, according to the Bay County Sheriff's Office.
Rep. Frost speaks out against Trump's immigration efforts
U.S. Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost hosted a virtual press call to share key takeaways from his recent trip to El Salvador. During the call, Frost discussed ongoing efforts to facilitate the return of Kilmbar Abrego Garcia to the United States, as well as to ensure he receives due process. Garcia, a 29-year-old from El Salvador who was deported from the U.S. in March, has prompted a legal showdown over the administration's immigration policy. Judges have ruled Garcia was deported in error and the U.S. government should help "facilitate" his return. However, the White House has accused Garcia of being a member of the transnational Salvadorian gang MS-13, a designated foreign terrorist organization, saying that he "will never live" in the U.S. again.
U.S. Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost hosted a virtual press call to share key takeaways from his recent trip to El Salvador. During the call, Frost discussed ongoing efforts to facilitate the return of Kilmbar Abrego Garcia to the United States, as well as to ensure he receives due process. Garcia, a 29-year-old from El Salvador who was deported from the U.S. in March, has prompted a legal showdown over the administration's immigration policy. Judges have ruled Garcia was deported in error and the U.S. government should help "facilitate" his return. However, the White House has accused Garcia of being a member of the transnational Salvadorian gang MS-13, a designated foreign terrorist organization, saying that he "will never live" in the U.S. again.
5 undocumented immigrants linked to Venezuelan 'Tren De Argua' gang arrested in Florida: officials
Officials say five undocumented immigrants, believed to be members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, have been arrested in a string of liquor thefts and robberies in Florida.
Officials say five undocumented immigrants, believed to be members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, have been arrested in a string of liquor thefts and robberies in Florida.
Democratic senator going to El Salvador to visit deported man
Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen said said he?ll go to El Salvador "to show solidarity" if President Donald Trump doesn?t secure the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia ? a Salvadoran national living in Maryland, who was deported in what Trump officials have acknowledged was an "administrative error." FOX News Correspondent Griff Jenkins joins FOX 35 Orlando to talk this and other political headlines.
Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen said said he?ll go to El Salvador "to show solidarity" if President Donald Trump doesn?t secure the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia ? a Salvadoran national living in Maryland, who was deported in what Trump officials have acknowledged was an "administrative error." FOX News Correspondent Griff Jenkins joins FOX 35 Orlando to talk this and other political headlines.
President Trump's immigration crackdown being tested in courts
President Donald J. Trump's immigration crackdown is being tested in the courts. Judges handed down several rulings on various cases. FOX 35's Caroline Shively has the details from Washington, D.C.
President Donald J. Trump's immigration crackdown is being tested in the courts. Judges handed down several rulings on various cases. FOX 35's Caroline Shively has the details from Washington, D.C.
Polk County sheriff pushes to speed up immigration enforcement
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd wants to speed up the removal of undocumented immigrants in Florida. The sheriff is on the state's new Immigration Enforcement Board. The group wants President Donald Trump to sign executive orders giving local law enforcement more power to enforce the laws.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd wants to speed up the removal of undocumented immigrants in Florida. The sheriff is on the state's new Immigration Enforcement Board. The group wants President Donald Trump to sign executive orders giving local law enforcement more power to enforce the laws.
3 arrested in connection to violent robberies, credit card fraud
Three man have been arrested in Osceola County in connection to violent robberies and credit card fraud. The sheriff's office said all three of the suspects are from Venezuela and came to the United States illegally.
Three man have been arrested in Osceola County in connection to violent robberies and credit card fraud. The sheriff's office said all three of the suspects are from Venezuela and came to the United States illegally.
Undocumented immigrant uses U.S. citizen’s identity fraudulently to get a job in Winter Haven: PCSO
A man, who the Polk County Sheriff’s Office says is in the country illegally, has been arrested for fraud.
A man, who the Polk County Sheriff’s Office says is in the country illegally, has been arrested for fraud.
1st undocumented immigrant detained under Alien Enemies
On Thursday, FDLE announced that its agents ? in partnership with Homeland Security ? had arrested a known Tren De Aragua gang member, identified as Jimenez-Bracho. Acting Director Lyons described Tren De Aragua (TDA) as a "dangerous foreign terrorist organization that has invaded our soil." It comes nearly a week after President Donald Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act.
On Thursday, FDLE announced that its agents ? in partnership with Homeland Security ? had arrested a known Tren De Aragua gang member, identified as Jimenez-Bracho. Acting Director Lyons described Tren De Aragua (TDA) as a "dangerous foreign terrorist organization that has invaded our soil." It comes nearly a week after President Donald Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act.
Tren de Aragua gang member arrested in Florida; first to be detained under Alien Enemies Act
Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Todd M. Lyons was in Florida on Friday to discuss the recent arrest of an alleged gang member with ties to the Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua, billed as the first arrest in the U.S. under the Alien Enemies Act, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).
Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Todd M. Lyons was in Florida on Friday to discuss the recent arrest of an alleged gang member with ties to the Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua, billed as the first arrest in the U.S. under the Alien Enemies Act, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).
FHP, ICE discuss arrest of alleged gang member in Florida | FULL
Officials from the Florida Highway Patrol and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are discussing the arrest of Franklin Jose Jimenez-Bracho, a citizen of Venezuela and alleged gang member of Tren de Aragua. Formed in a Venezuelan prison, the gang has branched out to become a multinational crime organization. Bracho's arrest is the first arrest in the nation under the Alien Enemies Act.
Officials from the Florida Highway Patrol and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are discussing the arrest of Franklin Jose Jimenez-Bracho, a citizen of Venezuela and alleged gang member of Tren de Aragua. Formed in a Venezuelan prison, the gang has branched out to become a multinational crime organization. Bracho's arrest is the first arrest in the nation under the Alien Enemies Act.
Governor DeSantis discusses border policy at New College’s Socratic Stage
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other officials will host a roundtable Thursday morning to discuss immigration.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other officials will host a roundtable Thursday morning to discuss immigration.
Man arrested on I-4 in alleged road rage gun threat faces multiple charges
Authorities arrested a man who allegedly pointed a gun at a driver during a reported road rage incident along Interstate 4 over the weekend.
Authorities arrested a man who allegedly pointed a gun at a driver during a reported road rage incident along Interstate 4 over the weekend.
Brevard County arrests 1st person under Florida’s new immigration law: officials
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office has announced that it recently arrested the first person under Florida’s new immigration law.
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office has announced that it recently arrested the first person under Florida’s new immigration law.
Undocumented immigrant who allegedly killed 2 disabled gay men could be first killed under new law
An undocumented immigrant who allegedly killed two gay disabled men in Florida could be the first person killed under a new law.
An undocumented immigrant who allegedly killed two gay disabled men in Florida could be the first person killed under a new law.
Sheriff Judd leading illegal immigration crackdown
FOX 35 sits down for a one-on-one with Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd to discuss the recent immigration crackdown. Judd is part of the newly-created Immigration Enforcement Board. He and three other sheriffs will inform the Florida cabinet on crackdowns.
FOX 35 sits down for a one-on-one with Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd to discuss the recent immigration crackdown. Judd is part of the newly-created Immigration Enforcement Board. He and three other sheriffs will inform the Florida cabinet on crackdowns.