Despite a federal judge blocking Florida's harsh new immigration law, state police have continued to arrest people under the statute, leading to dozens being detained by ICE, including a U.S. citizen.
In February 2025, Florida passed a sweeping immigration crackdown that made it a crime to enter the state while undocumented, according to the Tampa Bay Times. Civil rights groups immediately sued, arguing the law unlawfully gave immigration enforcement power to local police.
