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DeSantis' Immigration Crackdown Raises Concerns Among Law Enforcement

3/28/2026

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has intensified immigration enforcement, making Florida second behind Texas in arrests in 2025.
Law enforcement officials express concerns about aggressive tactics.
At State Immigration Enforcement Council meeting, Republican sheriffs warned about detaining unauthorized immigrants who have committed no crimes.
Sheriff Grady Judd says many of these individuals contribute positively to their communities.
Chief Ciro M. Dominguez argues enforcement approach is too broad and harms innocent people.

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has intensified immigration enforcement, making Florida second behind Texas in arrests in 2025.
Law enforcement officials express concerns about aggressive tactics.
At State Immigration Enforcement Council meeting, Republican sheriffs warned about detaining unauthorized immigrants who have committed no crimes.
Sheriff Grady Judd says many of these individuals contribute positively to their communities.
Chief Ciro M. Dominguez argues enforcement approach is too broad and harms innocent people.