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People carry signs that read, in Spanish, "Justice for Immigrants" and "We are humans." Hundreds gathered to protest peacefully against Florida Senate Bill 1718, which imposed restrictions on undocumented immigrants, June 1, 2023, in Immokalee. | Rebecca Blackwell, AP
April 17, 2026

Florida may bar undocumented immigrants from colleges

The Florida Department of Education could require all state colleges to ensure students are in the U.S. legally.…

By Ana Goñi-Lessan - News Service of Florida

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A bill signed by the governor restores ADAP eligibility to more than 11,000 people until the Florida Legislature passes a budget.
March 25, 2026

Florida’s AIDS drug program gets stopgap funding

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation to mitigate cuts to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program.…

By Ana Goñi-Lessan - News Service of Florida

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A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer. | Alex Brandon, AP
March 17, 2026

Florida sheriffs criticize mass federal deportations

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he did not endorse the position taken by the State Immigration Enforcement Council.…

By Ana Goñi-Lessan - News Service of Florida