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Immigration

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Florida wants an okay from the courts to enforce its immigration law

Florida asked a federal appeals court to at least temporarily allow the state to carry out a new law targeting undocumented immigrants.
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Polk County political group creates travel advisory for those traveling to the U.S.

Listen: A small Polk County political group is calling out the Trump administration in a big way.  The Polk County Progressive Democratic Caucus is calling on for a general strike as well as an advisory...
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Florida seeks a stay on an immigration ruling

A federal judge Tuesday issued a preliminary injunction to block a new Florida immigration law.

This May Day, protestors are hitting the streets across Tampa Bay

Listen: May 1st is May Day, and citizens across Tampa Bay are planning on protesting the Trump administration.  In St. Petersburg,  protestors will gather on two I-275 overpasses during rush hour.  From 4:30 until 6...

University of South Florida faculty demand USF police pull out of ICE immigration partnership

Listen: Earlier this month, police at the University of South Florida announced they planned to partner with ICE to enforce immigration laws.  Now, USF faculty have signed on to a letter with other universities demanding...

At rally, Tampa activists will call for government to bring back woman deported to Cuba

Tampa advocates are planning to rally tomorrow against the deportation of a local Tampa mother. The Tampa Bay Immigrant Solidarity Network is calling for the return of Heydi Sanchez Tejeda.  The organization says Tejeda was...
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Tampa activists plan to protest against Trump’s deportations

Listen: After thousands came out in Tampa and beyond to protest the U.S. government’s policies earlier this month, local activist groups are planning another anti-Trump demonstration on Saturday. This time, they’re asking the Trump administration...

The Scoop: Wed. April 9, 2025, Florida and Tampa Bay headlines by WMNF

Round up of WMNF news headlines including elections at Plant City and Pasco County, affordable housing, and immigration notifications from DHS.

E-Verify expansion is eyed in the Florida House

The bill would require Florida small businesses to use the federal E-Verify system to check the immigration status of newly-hired workers.
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A judge halts Florida’s new immigration law

A U.S. district judge Friday temporarily blocked a new Florida law aimed at cracking down on undocumented immigrants.

The Scoop: Wed. April 2, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

The Florida Immigrant Coalition and other immigrant advocates are voicing concerns about controversial 287(g) agreements in Florida.
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Immigrant advocates speak out against controversial 287(g) agreements in Florida

Listen: Dozens of police departments across Florida, including those in the Tampa Bay Area, have signed on to a federal program to help find and arrest undocumented immigrants- and immigration advocates are speaking out against...
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