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New App Alerts Immigrants Amid DeSantis Crackdown

8/4/2025

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A new app, Coquí, empowers Democrat activists to anonymously warn undocumented immigrants about nearby federal agents, facilitating real-time alerts on ICE activities. In stark contrast, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has initiated a crackdown, leading to over 3,000 arrests since March, raising alarms about potential racial profiling and the implications for immigrant communities.

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Story summary

A new app, Coquí, empowers Democrat activists to anonymously warn undocumented immigrants about nearby federal agents, facilitating real-time alerts on ICE activities. In stark contrast, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has initiated a crackdown, leading to over 3,000 arrests since March, raising alarms about potential racial profiling and the implications for immigrant communities.