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Florida Unveils $38M Funding for Immigration Enforcement

10/1/2025

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Florida announced over $38 million in federal Section 287(g) program funding for law enforcement.
Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted the immigration-control stance at a press conference with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials.
The funding breaks down to $28 million for state law enforcement and $10 million for local agencies for equipment and transport, while critics cite due-process and humanitarian concerns.

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Story summary

Florida announced over $38 million in federal Section 287(g) program funding for law enforcement.
Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted the immigration-control stance at a press conference with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials.
The funding breaks down to $28 million for state law enforcement and $10 million for local agencies for equipment and transport, while critics cite due-process and humanitarian concerns.