ICE-friendly Florida leads nation in immigration arrests

The Miami-based ICE field office has arrested more people on immigration charges than any other field office in the U.S.

by McKenna Schueler March 27, 2026April 1, 2026

Data from the New York Times shows the Miami field office conducted the highest number of immigration arrests in 2025 and so far this year.

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Feds offer no confirmation on whether ICE will open new office near UCF

The U.S. General Services Administration has offered conflicting answers and information on plans to expand ICE’s presence in Orlando.

by McKenna Schueler March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

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Feds toured Orlando warehouse as potential new ICE detention center

Orlando City Council member cautiously ‘skeptical’ of rumored plans for ICE detention center

by McKenna Schueler January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

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Demings says there’s nothing Orange County can do about ICE concerns

“I believe that the appropriate venue for those types of complaints is either with the federal government, with the state or the courts,” Mayor Demings said when pressed

by McKenna Schueler December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

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Calls for trigger resolution to cancel Orange County’s ICE agreement shut down by Mayor Demings

A coalition of advocates rallied to ask county leaders to draft policy ensuring due process for those detained by ICE.

by McKenna Schueler April 24, 2025July 17, 2025

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