How Florida is helping the Trump administration round up illegal immigrants

Published July 14, 2025 8:00am ET



JACKSONVILLE, Florida — The Trump administration has found an ally outside of Washington in its effort to deport millions of illegal immigrants from the United States over four years.

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is helping the federal government carry out its deportation agenda across Florida, which has one of the highest percentages of illegal immigrants in the country.

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