immigration

As SB1718, the state’s strict new law targeting undocumented immigrants, faces a federal lawsuit, one college-bound student explains how the law has forced her Salvadorian family to go north.

Migrant workers and advocates on Monday filed a federal lawsuit challenging part of a new Florida law that makes it a felony to transport into the state people who enter the country illegally, arguing the law is vague and will lead to “unlawful arrest, prosecution and harassment.”

Florida directed two flights of migrants from Texas to Sacramento in the last week. Gov. Ron DeSantis says it was to help Texas combat a border crisis.

Describing the relocations as “voluntary,” the state Division of Emergency Management confirmed Tuesday that Florida directed two flights that transported migrants from Texas to California.

A new Florida law puts more immigration restrictions on businesses and local governments. Protesters say the law will chase away immigrants who contribute to the state.

Gov. Ron DeSantis says the penalties for companies that violate new employment requirements will help the state prosper. But businesses and immigrant activists alike say it'll do more harm than good.

Sadaf Knight, CEO of the Florida Policy Institute, breaks down how immigrants impact our economy and how responses to the new law could impact you

The League of United Latin American Citizens has issued a travel advisory warning people against coming to Florida because of the immigration law.

The bill sponsored by Rep. Kiyan Michael of Jacksonville imposes new restrictions on employers, hospitals and local governments.

Medical providers in Florida are speaking out against an immigration bill requiring patients to mark on a hospital form whether they are undocumented.