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Pedro Camacho

Florida Sheriffs Urge Trump to Halt Deportations of Non-Criminal Migrants: 'We're Looking in the Eyes of These Folks'

Grady Judd, chair of Florida’s State Immigration Enforcement Council, said Monday that deportation policies should distinguish between immigrants with criminal records and those living and working in the country without committing offenses. (Credit: Florida Sheriff's Association)

A group of Florida sheriffs is urging President Donald Trump to halt deportations of undocumented immigrants who have not committed crimes, a notable shift in tone from law enforcement leaders in a state that has pursued some of the country's toughest immigration enforcement policies.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, chair of Florida's State Immigration Enforcement Council, said Monday that deportation policies should distinguish between immigrants with criminal records and those living and working in the country without committing offenses.

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