Immigration
Northern Border Sees 114% Increase in Illegal Alien Encounters in First Four Months of FY 2024
Much focus has been on illegal border crossings at the U.S. southern border with Mexico, which has seen record numbers since President Joe Biden took office. But officials are sounding the alarm about what’s happening at the northern border. Read More.
Indiana dad who lost youngest son to fentanyl runs for Congress to end tragedies of border crisis
An Indiana dad running for Congress after tragically losing his son to fentanyl is aiming to fix the border crisis that he says is igniting further devastation across the country. Read More.
How many undocumented immigrants getting hospital care in Florida? Data may surprise you
Southwest Florida hospitals provided nearly $52 million in medical care in the second half of 2023 to undocumented immigrants, according to data collected by state authorities. Read More.
Democrats in key districts across Florida silent on DeSantis barring entry for Haitian illegals
Democrats both in key battleground State House districts, along with several other incumbent Democratic representatives, have been quiet on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ efforts to prevent more illegal immigration into Florida. Read More.
Migrant caught on video cutting border razor wire and attempting to lead dozens into US illegally
Reporters on the ground at the U.S. border with Mexico caught a migrant cutting fencing and razor wire before attempting to lead dozens of migrants into the U.S. illegally. Read More.
Border Patrol chief admits national security threat as terrorists may be among migrants illegally crossing border
US Border Patrol chief Jason Owens said the migrant crisis has become a serious “national security threat” as terrorists may be slipping across the border and smugglers “dictate” the flow into the US. Read More.
Sen. Rubio warns of new ISIS threat at the southern border
A newer, stronger ISIS is once again a threat to U.S. security, and one lawmaker says that threat is arriving via the southern border. Read More.
TikToker tells illegal immigrants how to 'invade' American homes and invoke squatter's rights
A migrant TikToker with a 500,000-strong online following is offering his comrades tips on how to “invade” unoccupied homes and invoke squatter’s rights in the United States. Read More.
St. Lucie, Indian River and Martin County Sheriff's Office on alert over situation in Haiti
With the situation in Haiti growing more uncertain by the day, law enforcement is preparing for another potential influx of migrant landings on Treasure Coast shores. Read More.
Florida Republicans ask Biden to allow Navy to aid in interdictions of Haitian migrants
A group of Florida Republicans is asking President Biden to allow the Navy to conduct maritime interdictions and interceptions of migrants fleeing from Haiti amid the unfolding chaos in the country. Read More.
Over 20 migrants claiming to be from Cuba come ashore in Florida Keys
Approximately two dozen migrants landed in the Florida Keys Monday night, prompting a response from multiple agencies. Read More.
Florida Fish and Wildlife stops vessel with multiple illegal Haitian immigrants, guns, and drugs
On Feb. 29, at approximately 7:30 p.m., two Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers conducting nighttime water-based patrol near Sebastian Inlet stopped a 42-foot vessel returning from offshore. Read More.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs 3 bills creating stiffer penalties for illegal immigration
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed three bills on Friday that targets undocumented migrants who engage in criminal activity in Florida. Read More.
DeSantis Orders Florida Resources to Stop Haitian Migrants Despite No Sign of Increased Activity
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is ordering more than 250 law enforcement officers and soldiers to the Florida Keys to help stop what he anticipates to be an increase in Haitian migrants fleeing violence in their country Read More.
Sen. Rick Scott’s ‘End Fentanyl Act’ To Help Border Security Heads To Biden’s Desk
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) announced that his bipartisan legislation, the Eradicating Narcotic Drugs and Formulating Effective New Tools to Address National Yearly Losses of Life (END FENTANYL) Act, passed the House of Representatives, marking a unanimous full Congressional passage, and now heads to the president’s desk. Read More.
