Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida has implemented two new stringent immigration laws, aiming to support the Trump administration's mass deportation efforts, which have significantly impacted the state, particularly in South Florida. These laws have created a tense environment, as many residents, particularly in heavily Hispanic areas like Miami-Dade County, are worried about the aggressive enforcement measures. The laws have led to increased cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities, although some cities like South Miami are challenging these requirements. The legal landscape is fraught with tension as the state's attorney general, James Uthmeier, has been accused of defying a federal judge's order to block part of one law, creating further controversy. The broader political climate in Florida has shifted towards stricter immigration policies, marking a departure from more lenient stances in previous administrations, despite concerns about racial profiling and the targeting of non-criminal immigrants.

Governor Ron DeSantis pushed for and achieved the enactment of two aggressive immigration laws in Florida, designed to aid the Trump administration's deportation efforts, leading to increased immigration arrests and detention facility overcrowding.

The new laws have caused widespread alarm among Florida's residents, particularly in South Florida's Hispanic communities, where anti-immigrant rhetoric is generally avoided due to the area's diverse population, including many Venezuelans and Haitians at risk of losing deportation protections.

Attorney General James Uthmeier has faced criticism for encouraging police officers to continue making arrests under the new laws, despite a federal judge's order temporarily blocking part of the legislation, highlighting tensions between state and federal legal directives.

The implementation of 287(g) agreements across all Florida county sheriff's offices has formalized cooperation with federal immigration authorities, though cities like South Miami have legally contested these agreements, arguing they are not mandated by state law.

Florida's political landscape concerning immigration has shifted significantly, with current policies reversing more lenient measures from previous administrations, such as in-state tuition for certain immigrants, and introducing harsher penalties for unauthorized immigrants convicted of serious crimes.

The Trump administration has not provided detailed information about the individuals targeted by the new enforcement actions, raising concerns among immigration activists about the potential inclusion of non-criminals in the mass arrests.

The American Civil Liberties Union and other rights organizations are challenging the legal basis of Florida's immigration laws, asserting they infringe on federal immigration duties and contribute to racial profiling and community intimidation.