Undocumented Immigrants

Following more than four hours of deliberations on Tuesday, Florida's Republican-dominated Legislature passed the measure largely along party lines. The Senate voted 21-16 to approve the bill, while the House passed it 82-30.

Currently, Florida students who are without such permission can qualify for in-state tuition at public colleges and universities. Sen. Randy Fine has also filed a bill that would repeal that provision.

Many undocumented people are not eligible for federal financial disaster aid and several remain fearful even when help is offered.

DeSantis said the measures are “fighting back against reckless federal government policies and ensuring the Florida taxpayers are not footing the bill for illegal immigration.” Critics warn the law is spreading fear among immigrants and they are stepping up their efforts to weaken it.

A USF survey of Hillsborough County's immigrant community reveals the ripple effects of the 2023 law. Immigration advocates say they've had to clear up misconceptions.

A federal judge on Thursday struck down a Biden administration policy that aimed to ease a path to citizenship for some undocumented immigrants who are married to U.S. citizens.

A slate of laws enacted this year continue the state's crackdown on illegal immigration. Advocates say the changes come as Florida's immigrant community is still reeling from last year's policies.

Florida's new dashboard has information on undocumented people using Florida's Medicaid-receiving hospitals, but policy experts point to inconsistencies in the dashboard's reporting.

Earlier this year, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law SB 1718, one of the nation's strictest immigration laws. A Palm Beach construction worker tells his family's story about living in fear of a run-in with authorities — and falling prey to a $16,000 scam.

Faith is a recurring theme for the Arroyos, ever since, back in Mexico, their parents would lead them in prayer together.

Workers across Florida didn't show up at construction sites and tomato fields to protest a new state law that imposes restrictions on undocumented immigrants.

A piece of legislation (SB 1718) recognized as an “anti-illegal immigration bill” is making its way through the Florida Legislature and looks likely to pass.