Immigration/Border

Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) spoke to The Floridian and expressed doubts about the newly released Senate border bill. Rep. Frost was asked if President Joe Biden (D) should pursue executive action if the deal ultimately fails in the House of Representatives. According to CNN, the deal would still allow an influx of illegal immigrants […]

Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) sent out a flurry of posts on social media condemning the recently released bipartisan Senate border deal. The deal would still allow an influx of illegal immigrants into the country through the southern border but provide $20.23 billion for “operational needs and capabilities” as well as resources for the new border […]

TALLAHASSEE, FL—Mere days after Gov. DeSantis announced that the state's version of the national guard will be sent to the Texas border to fight illegal immigration, U.S. Marine veteran Mark Thieme was unanimously confirmed Monday as the new director for the state guard. This makes Thieme the third director in less than two years. "I […]

The bipartisan border deal has been made public, and many Republicans are already rejecting it. Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) discussed the bill during a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, saying the blame for the border crisis lies solely with President Biden and he can undo it himself. Host Maria Bartiromo asked why the Senate did […]

Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) told The Floridian that a solution to the ongoing border crisis is possible. However, Democrats took too long to acknowledge it, and Republicans now want to keep it an election issue rather than fix it. "It is why people hate Washington. It is why people hate D.C.," he said while condemning […]

By Rep. Gus Bilirakis When I was in my district last week, I met with hundreds of constituents who made it quite clear that the number one issue they are concerned with is securing our border.  Last week, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced 302,034 illegal immigrant encounters at our Southern Border in December - the highest month in […]

House Republicans are prepared to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas for his handling of the border crisis, although many contend he is acting on orders from President Biden. As a result, Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) told The Floridian in a recent interview that the grounds for impeaching Mayorkas are equally applicable to Biden. […]

Just how bad is the crisis at the southern border? Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) provided some insight in a recent interview with The Floridian, describing a bill for law enforcement she introduced that would help officers recognize human trafficking,  and provided firsthand testimony to the utterly horrific nature of the enterprise at the border. Rep. […]

Senator James Lankford (R-OK) has been negotiating a border deal that has earned ire from other Republicans. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), who called for the bill to be "shut down," offered further explanation for his stance in a recent appearance on Fox News Sunday, saying Sen. Lankford is "on a suicide mission" and that President Biden could […]

Florida is one of twenty-five states that have shown support for Texas and its defense of the border, contrary to the Biden Administration. As part of this support, Florida Attorney General (AG) Ashley Moody is fighting in court against an appeal by the White House to overturn a ruling made last year in favor of […]

TALLAHASSEE, FL—Florida takes a step toward further intervening in the Texas border crisis with a new bill expanding Governor DeSantis' control of the State Guard. The State Guard is under the Governor's final and ultimate authority, and HB 1551 would allow him to deploy his guard nationwide. “We've got FHP Fish and Wildlife, we've had […]

Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) appeared on Real America’s Voice to discuss President Joe Biden (D) and his administration’s priorities pertaining to the United States’ southern border in comparison to other borders around the world. Alluding to his travels as he has stumped for former President Donald Trump (R), Rep. Donalds has seen frustration from American […]

The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that the Biden Administration could remove the razor wire installed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) to stem the flow of migrants over the border. Gov. Abbott has remained defiant and said he would continue placing wire. Florida Republicans, including Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL), have taken to X (formerly […]

Illegal immigration continues to be a pressing concern for lawmakers, and Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R) is now touting a victory for her bipartisan Dignity Act.

Senator Scott is calling on President Biden to be more transparent with the border bill.

TALLAHASSEE, FL — A new Florida bill would strengthen the penalties for driving without a valid license, making third-time offenders liable for a stint in jail. Though the bill passed the committee unanimously, concerns were raised over the impact on immigrant drivers. SB 1324, sponsored by Republican Sen. Blaise Ingoglia, creates a three-level process for […]

The Biden Administration's handling of the border crisis has earned the wrath of House Republicans, yet they may be at the "depression" stage as bargaining seems to go nowhere. Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) said only a new President can halt the border crisis now in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria because "President Biden can stop […]

Is the House Republican demand for border security from the Biden Administration ultimately futile? Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) seemed to imply as such in a recent appearance on Fox News's Ingraham Angle, as any law passed by the House and Senate would likely be vetoed or ignored by the President, and there seems to be an effort in […]