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In June, Sebastian will graduate high school and enlist into the United States Marines Corps, but his family won’t be there to watch.
Read More »This High School Senior’s Family Was Deported During A Trip To The Beach
Officials Proclaim May 1 As “Immigrants’ Rights Day” In Gainesville
City officials celebrated Gainesville's immigrant community yesterday, declaring May 1 as "Immigrant's Rights Day," during May Day festivities at Bo Diddley Plaza.
Read More »The First 100 Days
On President Donald Trump's 100th day in office, eight North Central Floridians share their their stories, fears and experiences with the nation's 45th president.
Read More »Alachua Ranks Eighth In Counties With Most Declined Immigration Detainers
A recently released list of counties that do not comply with ICE detainers ranked Alachua County as eighth. Alachua County Sherriff's Office says they've followed the letter of the law.
Read More »FEMA’s Craig Fugate, On His Replacement And Hatred For Bureaucracy
FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate returned to his hometown of Gainesville after stepping down when the Trump administration took office in January. Fugate sat down with WUFT News this week to talk about his experiences and the future of disaster response. The interview is available at WUFT.org.
Read More »House Republicans Target Sanctuary Cities
Amid heated debate over illegal immigration and the rights of undocumented immigrants, a House panel approved a measure Tuesday to crack down on so-called "sanctuary cities."
Read More »Yoho Answers To Contentious Town Hall Crowd That Ends With Protester Violence
U.S. Representative Ted Yoho of Florida's 3rd District hosted a town hall Saturday morning. The event was met by protestors, and ended with one protestor on the ground.
Read More »Student Organization Hosts Day of Action, Shares Resources For Immigrants
In light of recent hateful actions across the country and UF campus, student group CHISPAS hosts a Day of Action to share knowledge about issues faced by the immigrant community.
Read More »ICE Rumors Have Shaken Gainesville Immigrant Population
ICE raid rumors shake up immigrants and ally community in Gainesville.
Read More »Paul Ryan, Wasserman Schultz To Test Anti-Establishment Mood
House Speaker Paul Ryan and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz are about to test voters’ anti-establishment mood, first hand. In an election year in which supporters of both parties are seething against Washington, 15 states from Florida to Arizona have yet to vote in House primaries. They include challenges against Ryan, …
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