Ron DeSantis, Florida and law enforcement

DeSantis expands Florida's immigration enforcement efforts to more state departments
The new agreements involve the Florida State Guard, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the FDLE.
Gov. DeSantis Expands Immigration Enforcement Powers In Florida Through New ICE Agreements
Governor Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that Florida law enforcement agencies will enter into additional Memoranda of Agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enhance the state’s ability to enforce federal immigration laws.
DeSantis signs agreements to expand immigration enforcement in Florida
The Trump administration is expected to issue a public health order as soon as this week labeling migrants at the US southern border as risks for spreading diseases, marking an escalation in the president’s effort to severely restrict immigration, according to three sources familiar with the discussions.
Florida Immigration Enforcement Board and Council: Who's on it?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state's efforts to support President Donald Trump's administration's enforcement of immigration in the United States was moving "full speed ahead." He introduced Larry Leefe as the executive director of the state's new immigration enforcement board.
DeSantis declares Florida will revive ‘dormant’ ICE enforcement program
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) announced Wednesday that Florida is going to revive a program to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with deportations, citing how this program had been laid “dormant” during the Biden administration.
DeSantis signs immigration enforcement agreements with federal agencies
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed several agreements between state law enforcement agencies and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Wednesday to deputize them as part of immigration enforcement statewide.
How Florida is implementing its new immigration laws
Florida officials aren't wasting time implementing their new legislation, which increases penalties for crimes committed by ...
Four Florida sheriffs tapped for council advising new state immigration enforcement board
Four sheriffs have been appointed to a council advising Florida's newly created immigration enforcement board, which will ...
Controversial migrant flights official to lead Florida immigration enforcement
Larry Keefe, a former U.S. attorney and Gov. Ron DeSantis’ public safety “czar,” will serve as executive director of ...
Fort Walton Beach Police Chief Robert Bage appointed to Florida Immigration Enforcement Council
Fort Walton Beach Police Chief Robert Bage joins Florida’s new Immigration Enforcement Council to help combat illegal ...
Florida begins immigration crackdown, names migrant flights official to lead enforcement
Florida’s GOP leaders named Larry Keefe as the executive director for the new State Board of Immigration Enforcement at an ...
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Sheriffs Grady Judd, Bob Gualtieri tapped to advise Florida cabinet on immigration enforcement
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri have been appointed to advise the Florida cabinet on ...
DeSantis appoints Clermont Police Chief Broadway to new state immigration enforcement board
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Clermont Police Chief Charles Broadway to the state's new Board of Immigration ...
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Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd: “We’re Going To Do Great Things” With Florida’s First Immigration Enforcement Council
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has been appointed to Florida’s newly established State Immigration Enforcement Council, a ...
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Florida Enacts Immigration-Related Laws Expanding Law Enforcement, Restricting In-State Tuition, and Increasing Criminal Penalties
On February 13, 2025, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 2-C and Senate Bill (SB) 4-C, immigration-related legislation that addresses a variety of matters, including ...