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The Floridian is a statewide and national political media platform that covers government affairs, elections, public policy, and campaigns on Florida politics. These stories are focused on the pivotal issue of immigration reform

Cherfilus McCormick Argues Against Removal of TPS Status for Haitians

Representative Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) issued a statement after the Trump Administration announced they would rescind Temporary Protected Status (TPS)…

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DeSantis Closes Out Legislative Battle, Vetoes Controversial TRUMP Act

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday vetoed the TRUMP Act, a divisive illegal immigration bill, officially slamming the door on the…

2 days ago

DeSantis Signs GOP's Compromise Immigration Bill Targeting Tuition, Death Penalty

TALLAHASSEE—Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a package of anti-illegal immigration measures Thursday, closing out the third special session of the year…

1 week ago

Homeland Security Asks Florida to Train Officers on Immigration Enforcement: DeSantis Says Yes

TALLAHASSEE—The Department of Homeland Security asked Gov. Ron DeSantis to enter into an agreement allowing state officers to investigate and…

2 weeks ago

Buchanan Introduces Bill to Deport and Prevent Reentry of Illegal Alien Gang Members

Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) is introducing legislation to immediately deport and prevent the reentry of illegal aliens involved in criminal…

2 weeks ago

Georgia Lt. Gov: Trump Will Help Georgia 'Fight Back' Against Fentanyl Trafficking

While the Florida State Legislature is enduring a power struggle over immigration, the Peach State appears to have a more…

3 weeks ago

Trump to Lift Mexican Tariffs, Mexico to Supply 10,000 Troops at Border

President Donald Trump (R) has announced that a deal has been brokered between the United States and Mexico to lift…

3 weeks ago

Scott Introduces Bill to Properly Vet Afghan Refugees

Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) have reintroduced the Afghan Vetting Accountability Act, a bill that will attempt…

3 weeks ago

Miami-Dade Democrat Party Chair Issues Advice to Illegal Immigrants Encountering ICE

Miami-Dade County Democratic Party Chair and immigration attorney Laura Kelley has released a video directed toward illegal immigrants should they…

3 weeks ago

Luna Introduces Bill Tightening Asylum Admission Rules

Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) is introducing legislation aimed at tightening the rules for claiming asylum in the United States…

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