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ICE is expanding its use of iris recognition technology, with plans to deploy hundreds of scanning devices across the country. The practice raises concerns among privacy experts that the Department of Homeland Security is amassing a database of biometric data.

"Dignity 2026 Coalition" representatives spoke to members of the press outside the Miami-Dade Host Committee to raise awareness of the threat that ICE and other law enforcement officials may pose to Florida communities.

The federal government is offering local law enforcement incentives to join a program that gives their officers authority to make immigration arrests. Police leaders say the funds, which include money for salaries, equipment and vehicles, are enticing.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says a 19-year-old Mexican migrant has died at a county jail in Florida that has been holding immigrant detainees. The death of Royer Perez-Jimenez on Monday is the 46th reported under ICE custody since the start of President Donald Trump's administration in January 2025, according to The Associated Press' count.

Child development experts share tips to help parents navigate this time of heightened stress and uncertainty as immigration enforcement expands.

The state's most recent estimate for K-12 enrollment dropped by more than 46,000 students. The report says it's most likely because of immigration policies.

Florida's Catholic bishops have appealed to President Donald Trump to pause immigration enforcement during the Christmas holidays. Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski, along with other bishops, expressed concern about the impact on families and communities.

Amnesty International reports rights violations at Florida immigrant detention sites.

Report finds that local jails and U.S. Marshals Service contribute to greater immigration detention numbers in US and Florida, beyond what ICE reports.

Two new laws that were demanded by Gov. Ron DeSantis have entangled every level of government, unnerving residents who had long considered the state an immigrant haven.

Government lawyers said the federal government is reversing the termination of legal status for international students after many filed court challenges around the U.S.

FIU faculty said they are concerned that the agreement between university police and ICE will have a chilling effect throughout the student body, which includes more than 3,500 international students, according to the school’s website.