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The Scoop: Mon. March 17, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

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A judge narrows the block on a Florida immigration law

An injunction prohibits Florida from enforcing part of a 2023 law to crack down on immigration should be limited to the plaintiffs.

Migrant worker advocates rally outside Plant City’s 90th annual Strawberry Festival

This year marked the 90th anniversary for the Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City. Advocates for Migrant farmworkers gathered outside the event on Saturday to show support for workers who couldn’t be there. “The migrant...

Conoce tus derechos: Guía para inmigrantes en riesgo de deportación

Si eres inmigrante en Estados Unidos, es fundamental que conozcas tus derechos y sepas cómo actuar en caso de una interacción con agentes de inmigración o ICE. Esta guía te proporcionará información vital sobre qué...
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Florida agencies gear up for immigration enforcement

More Florida agencies have reached agreements for officers to be trained in immigration-enforcement efforts with the federal government.
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A court backs Ron DeSantis on migrant flight records

An appeals court overturned a judge’s ruling that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration took too long in providing public records.

Tampa Activists United join national day of action in President’s Day protest

About 300 demonstrators representing a coalition of a dozen local activist groups held a protest yesterday in front of Tampa City Hall. According to a press release, their goal was, quote “to denounce Trump’s directives...
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A new Florida law cracks down on migrants without the required documentation

President Donald Trump emerged as the biggest winner in the immigration settlement between the Florida governor and legislature.

What About Refugee Resettlement Now?

Gulf Coast JFCS refugee resettlement department discussed the effect of the Trump Stop Order on refugees admissions and funding.
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Florida Lawmakers tee up an immigration plan

Florida lawmakers launched a third special session to increase enforcement of illegal immigration, putting aside a clash with Ron DeSantis.

Tampa youth unite to oppose to Trump’s executive order

President Donald Trump started his second term with a deluge of controversial executive orders – sparking local outrage among some Tampa youth.  About 100 people gathered at Tampa City Hall Wednesday to protest mass deportations...
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Joe Gruters and Ashley Gant talk DeSantis, immigration, as Florida legislature and governor square off

Led by its Republican supermajority, Florida’s state legislature gaveled in for a special session last Monday and managed to pass an immigration bill that aims to help President Donald Trump make good on his agenda....
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