The immigration detention center in Florida’s Everglades will soon be empty. State officials expect the facility to have no detainees “within a few days.”
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
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A developing political scandal in Florida has Gov. Ron DeSantis on the defensive
A developing political scandal in Florida has put Gov. Ron DeSantis on the defensive. Republican lawmakers are investigating how $10 million in state money was diverted for use in a campaign.
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In Florida, an exodus of people fleeing rising anti-immigrant sentiment
Nearly a year ago, Florida passed one of the toughest immigration laws in the country. It’s caused an exodus in some communities. Those who stayed behind say it’s made life terrifying.
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DeSantis is prepping for a wave of Haitian migrants. Advocates say he’s grandstanding
Florida’s governor is deploying troops and law enforcement officers to intercept any migrants coming by boat from Haiti. Some Haitian-American leaders say it’s more about politics than being prepared.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis’ war on ‘woke’ appears to be losing steam in Florida
A federal court recently blocked most of a key DeSantis measure, the Stop WOKE Act. Courts have ruled against a number of the governor’s conservative initiatives.
