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DeSantis Boosts Immigration Enforcement Amid Legal Challenges

5/3/2025

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is ramping up immigration enforcement, now enlisting state agencies like the Florida Lottery in the effort. This move comes on the heels of Operation Tidal Wave, which saw over 1,120 arrests. However, a federal judge has halted parts of Florida's SB 4-C immigration law for potential unconstitutionality, leading Attorney General James Uthmeier to file an appeal.

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Story summary

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is ramping up immigration enforcement, now enlisting state agencies like the Florida Lottery in the effort. This move comes on the heels of Operation Tidal Wave, which saw over 1,120 arrests. However, a federal judge has halted parts of Florida's SB 4-C immigration law for potential unconstitutionality, leading Attorney General James Uthmeier to file an appeal.