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Florida Sees Surge in Migrants, Boosts Economy Amid Deportation Fears

10/7/2025

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Florida Immigrants Thrive

From May 2023 through January 2025, Florida recorded 1,271 migrants per 100,000 residents, primarily from Latin America.
Immigrants accounted for 25.5% of Florida's GDP in 2023, up from 24.3% in 2019; workforce reached 3.1 million.
Immigrant-support organizations expanded services; one center grew from 40 to 524 clients in two years.
Blanca's family shows deportation fears; Trump policies intensified enforcement in Florida.

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Trump Closes Program

The Trump administration ordered the closure of the "Latinos in Action" program in Seminole County Public Schools due to concerns of racial discrimination.
It will be replaced by "Leaders in Action," focusing on community service and leadership for all students.
Broward County also discontinued its Latinos in Action courses.
The Department of Education's directive targets diversity and inclusion programs.
Immigrant rights groups contest the administration's actions on Temporary Protected Status (TPS), citing racial bias.

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Florida Immigrants Thrive

From May 2023 through January 2025, Florida recorded 1,271 migrants per 100,000 residents, primarily from Latin America.
Immigrants accounted for 25.5% of Florida's GDP in 2023, up from 24.3% in 2019; workforce reached 3.1 million.
Immigrant-support organizations expanded services; one center grew from 40 to 524 clients in two years.
Blanca's family shows deportation fears; Trump policies intensified enforcement in Florida.

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