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This Week In South Florida: Archbishop Thomas Wenski

Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Archbishop Thomas Wenski about the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Refugee Resettlement decision to cancel a contract with the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami to help migrant children at the Bryan O. Walsh Children’s Village in Palmetto Bay.

Trump shares graphic video of Florida murder to spark outrage over TPS for Haitians

Immigration advocates said the actions of Rolbert Joachin in Florida shouldn’t affect every Haitian in need of protected status in the United States.

‘A huge burden’: Scrutiny intensifies over costs, conditions at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

One day after a federal court heard arguments over whether to shut down the “Alligator Alcatraz” detention facility in the Everglades due to environmental concerns, questions are also growing about the cost to taxpayers.

Unable to self-deport to Venezuela, families get trapped in nightmarish limbo in Miami

Two mothers eager for a family reunion sat with their toddlers on Thursday in Miami to talk about their nightmare in hopes of finding a solution.

ICE detains partner of former North Miami mayor

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained the partner of former North Miami Mayor Philippe Bien-Aime this week, weeks after the U.S. Department of Justice filed a case to revoke the citizenship of Bien-Aime.

Alligator Alcatraz protesters demand closure after court-ordered records release

“No American Aushwitz,” and “Free Them” were some of the signs that about a dozen protesters held on Monday outside Alligator Alcatraz, a Florida-run immigration detention center on Miami-Dade County-owned land that records show faces uncertainty on funding.

Trio faces charges for trafficking agricultural workers in Florida

Lockdowns lifted at 2 Broward schools after ‘federal immigration matter’ nearby

Two private schools in Broward County were temporarily placed on lockdown Wednesday morning due to what the Broward Sheriff’s Office described as a “federal immigration matter” in the area.

Homeland Security shutdown heads into week 2 without progress on ICE reforms

There is a stalemate in the U.S. Congress heading into the second week over billions for border security.

3 men taken into custody following west Broward CBP operation, officials say

Cameras were rolling when federal agents took a man into custody on Thursday afternoon in west Broward County.

How many public school students in Miami-Dade have connections to Haiti? We now know

More than 4,000 Miami-Dade County Public Schools students were born in Haiti or have ties to the country, according to district data obtained by Local 10 News on Friday, as families grapple with renewed uncertainty over immigration policy and the future of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians.

Haitians in fear of losing Temporary Protected Status meet with supporters at North Miami City Hall

Farrah Larrieux, who was born in Haiti, has been living in the U.S. for two decades with Temporary Protected Status that remained in limbo even after a federal judge sided with about 350,000 others like her.

South Florida advocates, healthcare sector brace for impending Haitian TPS revocation

Tens of thousands of South Floridians from Haiti with Temporary Protected Status are on the cusp of losing their deportation protections and work permits. Many of these individuals are employed in Miami-Dade’s healthcare sector, including local nursing homes.

Deadline nears for Haitian TPS holders as concerns grow in South Florida

Temporary Protected Status for Haitian nationals is set to end Tuesday, and across South Florida, concern is growing for those who could soon lose government approval to live and work in the United States.

‘Who is here illegally?’: Miami activists document ICE encounters amid immigrant rights concerns

Parishioners from Gesu Catholic Church joined college students and members of a local activist group in downtown Miami to document encounters between ICE agents and migrants.

Advocates call for Haitian TPS extension amid fears of healthcare, transportation industry shortages

Supporters, including some Temporary Protected Status holders, marched with an urgent message through Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Wednesday, calling for TPS to be extended for Haitian nationals.

U.S. Temporary Protected Status for Haitians to end on Feb. 3

A 30-year-old woman, born in Haiti, has been living in South Florida since she was 4 years old. She said she is among the Haitian Americans preparing for the U.S. Temporary Protected Status to end on Feb. 3.

Cuban Trump supporter in Miami faces legal limbo as immigration crackdown intensifies

Known to his listeners as El Oski, the Cuban-born podcaster once proudly called himself a fan of President Donald Trump.

Immigration attorneys report rise in bond approvals despite deportation surge

The Trump administration says it has made historic progress in its immigration crackdown, reporting more than 600,000 deportations since President Donald Trump took office in January, according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

‘Injustice doesn’t take a day off’: Group demonstrates outside Broward ICE facility on Christmas

Outside the walls of the Broward Transitional facility, nearly two dozen people gathered on Christmas Day with one clear mission.

‘I’m a US citizen’: Body cam video shows Border Patrol stop in Keys that made national headlines

Newly-released body camera video from a Florida Keys deputy shows federal agents after stopping a driver in Key Largo earlier this month.

‘Don’t be the Grinch’: Miami archbishop urges Christmas ‘pause’ to immigration enforcement

Miami Roman Catholic Archbishop Thomas Wenski made an appeal to President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday: halt immigration enforcement activities over the Christmas holidays.

Family says father detained by ICE during traffic stop in South Florida

A South Florida family says their father was detained by immigration authorities during what began as a traffic stop early Tuesday morning — and they have not been able to contact him since.

Federal judge issues order to prohibit immigration officials from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia

A federal judge ordered Friday that U.S. immigration officials could not detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia, hours after his release from immigration detention.

Immigration enforcement operations reported across Davie; residents voice fear

South Florida residents are reporting an increase in immigration enforcement activity across Davie in recent days, sharing cellphone videos with Local 10 News that show Florida Highway Patrol troopers, masked officers and U.S. Border Patrol agents conducting operations near major roadways and nurseries.

This Week In South Florida: Carol Rosenberg

Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Carol Rosenberg, a New York Times reporter who covers the U.S. Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba.

Suspect in shooting of National Guard members faces murder charge as US halts all asylum decisions

The Trump administration announced Friday it is halting all asylum decisions in the wake of the National Guard shooting in Washington, D.C.

FBI investigates ‘violent’ human trafficking operation with link to farm in Miami-Dade

FBI Miami special agents are investigating a human trafficking operation that federal prosecutors announced on Friday, so far, has three suspects awaiting trial and three convicts in prison.

‘A little betrayed’: Trump ending TPS for Venezuelans Friday leaves Miami nurse running out of time

Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans in the U.S. expires on Friday.

South Florida company offers concierge services for foreigners wanting to have baby on US soil

A South Florida business is turning childbirth into a passport to the American dream.

Panamanian president defends canal neutrality at UN, reports ‘north-south migration on a much smaller scale’ at Darien

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino mentioned both the neutrality of the Panama Canal and the immigration crisis at the Darién Gap during his speech on Wednesday at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.

FHP trooper injured during suspect’s escape while enforcing immigration law in Broward

A 29-year-old man appeared in court on Tuesday in Broward County to face charges after his escape from Florida Highway Patrol troopers’ immigration law enforcement prompted a multi-agency pursuit, records show.

Animal advocates struggle to keep up with pets left homeless after deportations

The increase in migrants’ deportations has resulted in more pets needing new homes in South Florida, and animal advocates are asking for help.

US strike on Venezuelan boat sparks debate over drug policy, sovereignty

A U.S. strike against an alleged drug-carrying boat leaving Venezuela is drawing mixed reactions across the hemisphere, raising questions about sovereignty, security and the Trump administration’s broader policy toward the region.

Homeland Security Investigations: Workplace raid nets 475 migrants

Federal agents raided the construction site of Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in Georgia and arrested 475 migrants on Thursday, according to Homeland Security.

With TPS ending, collision of foreign, immigration policies leaves Venezuelan families ‘panicking’

Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans will soon lose their deportation protections and face returning to a country many say isn’t safe.

Judge to soon decide whether ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detainees were unlawfully kept from attorneys

While the operation of the “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention center in the Everglades appears to be over, a judge will soon decide whether the detainees who were kept there were unlawfully kept from their attorneys.

After months in ICE detention, federal judge squashes dream of family reunion in Coral Springs

A federal immigration judge denied the request of a father who has three U.S.-born children with special needs waiting for him in Coral Springs, an immigration attorney said on Thursday.

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz says she wants transparency on Alligator Alcatraz

At the prospect of Alligator Alcatraz closing, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz said, “Good riddance!”

Migrant advocates embrace powerful Catholic symbolism near tributes to Cubans who have died at sea

Months after Miguel “Mike” Fernandez celebrated his 12th birthday, armed members of Fidel Castro’s militia frightened him and his 10-year-old sister when they interrupted Christmas Eve dinner at their home in Manzanillo, then known as the Pearl of the Guacanayabo.

Civil rights attorneys mark victory for Alligator Alcatraz detainees

After a hearing in federal court on Monday in Downtown Miami, civil rights attorneys said there was more clarity about the migrant detainees’ legal recourse while held in Alligator Alcatraz, in the Florida Everglades.

Home Depot distances itself from DeSantis’ new ‘Deportation Depot’ after play on logo for merch

Florida will soon have a second detention center for people held as undocumented.

Arguments to continue in Miami in federal lawsuit against Alligator Alcatraz

A federal judge in Miami will continue to hear arguments Monday over whether detainees at Florida’s temporary immigrant detention center dubbed Alligator Alcatraz have been denied their legal rights.

Growing city in Brazil attracts immigrants in search of jobs

Curitiba is not as big as São Paulo and not as known as Rio de Janeiro, but it is the fastest-growing city in Brazil.

Records reveal details about Haitian ICE detainee’s death in Broward

The Broward County Medical Examiner’s Office reported that a 44-year-old U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainee from Haiti died of natural causes.

Violent FHP, Border Patrol arrest caught on camera in Palm Beach County

A violent Florida Highway Patrol and Border Patrol arrest was captured on camera during a traffic stop in South Florida.

Deportation flights from Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center have begun, DeSantis says

Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Friday morning at the “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention facility in Collier County and said deportation flights from the remote Everglades lockup began in the past few days.

‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detainees’ families speak about poor health conditions, medical issues

A detainee held at the migrant detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz” is sharing details of his experience.

Father of 3 develops cardiac issues in ICE detention after arrest at Coral Springs home

A U.S. detainee -- whose only crime was to reenter the U.S. after a deportation -- has been away from his wife and kids in Coral Springs for five months.

Republicans tour Alligator Alcatraz and joke detainees shouted, ‘Vote Trump!’

Florida Sen. Blaise Ingoglia wore a University of Florida golf polo with an alligator icon to a guided tour of Alligator Alcatraz on Saturday in Collier County.

Lawsuit filed after Florida lawmakers turned away from ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ facility

South Florida lawmakers are demanding answers about what’s happening inside a controversial migrant detention site some have dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” as concerns mount over the treatment of hundreds being held at the remote Everglades Detention Center.

South Miami mayor hopes lawsuit will help cities decide ‘without fear’ if ICE agreement works

South Miami Mayor Javier Fernández said he was disappointed that Key West officials had decided to allow an immigration law enforcement partnership.

‘They are the heart and soul’: Key West debates next steps after vote to void immigration agreement

Tensions flared and emotions ran high at a packed Key West City Hall Tuesday as city commissioners revisited their stance on cooperating with federal immigration enforcement under the controversial 287(g) agreement.

Homeland Security ends temporary protected status for Nicaraguans

President Donald Trump’s administration announced on Monday that the temporary protected status for Nicaraguans was ending in 60 days.

Broward rally calls for immigration reform, protests detention center known as ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

A coalition of immigration rights organizations and elected officials rallied outside the Broward Transitional Center on Saturday, calling for expanded protections for immigrants and an end to deportation policies that they say dehumanize working families.

Pentagon deploys 200 U.S. Marines to help ICE in Florida

President Donald Trump’s administration deployed 200 U.S. Marines to Florida to support U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

State lawmakers denied entry to ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ as first migrants arrive at Everglades facility

As the first wave of migrant detainees prepares to arrive, Florida officials are finalizing construction on what critics are now calling “Alligator Alcatraz.”

Protests erupt as Trump visits migrant detention center dubbed ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

Supporters and protesters gathered Tuesday outside Florida’s newest migrant detention center — a controversial facility environmentalists have dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” — as President Donald Trump visited the site to highlight his deportation plans.

Cuban citizen dies in ICE custody in South Florida

A Cuban citizen has died in custody, according to U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement.

Leaders say Haitian TPS recipients will be ‘kidnapped, raped and killed’ if forced to return

Current and former elected leaders representing the Haitian-American community in Miami-Dade and Broward, along with faith leaders, activists, and lawyers, appealed to all Americans on Monday to rally for their neighbors and colleagues with Temporary Protected Status, or TPS.

Environmentalists rally against ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention project in the Everglades

Environmental activists rallied Saturday near the Dade-Collier airport to protest construction of a state-run immigration detention center in the heart of the Everglades, a project critics have dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.”

DHS terminates TPS for Haitians, effective Sept. 2

The termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians was announced Friday by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

South Florida immigration attorney reacts to Supreme Court ruling on nationwide injunctions

A South Florida immigration attorney is weighing in after the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a significant legal victory to the Trump administration on Friday, ruling that federal judges cannot issue universal injunctions that apply nationwide.

White House pushes back on reports of ICE targeting undocumented children in Florida foster care

White House officials pushed back Thursday against reports that ICE agents are targeting undocumented children in Florida’s foster care system, calling the claims a smear campaign against the president and immigration officers.

Woman dragged out of Miami-Dade commission meeting amid heated confusion over ICE agreement

During a Miami-Dade commission meeting on Thursday, a heated discussion arose over immigration enforcement agreements and confusion over what was being discussed.

U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez visits Krome Detention Center amid reports of overcrowding, unsanitary conditions

U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, made another South Florida stop Monday amid the immigration crackdown –- this time to tour Miami-Dade’s Krome Detention Center.

‘Alligator Alcatraz’: Uthmeier proposes immigration detention site in the Everglades

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is proposing a controversial plan to detain undocumented immigrants at a remote facility he’s calling “Alligator Alcatraz.”

Advocates host 2-day immigration forum in Miami’s Little Haiti

Family Action Network Movement, a social services nonprofit organization, kicked off the two-day Immigration Summit in Miami’s Little Haiti.

ICE agent injured while arresting undocumented convicted sex offender

A federal agent was recovering from injuries suffered during the arrest of an undocumented convicted sex offender, according to Homeland Security.

‘Nothing that would cause concern’: Gimenez tours Miami federal jail amid detainee complaints

U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez defended the conditions inside the Federal Detention Center in downtown Miami on Tuesday, saying he saw no signs of mistreatment or neglect after touring the facility, which houses migrant detainees under a federal agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Florida couple detained by ICE for missing court hearing from 20+ years ago

An Apopka woman spoke out on Friday after her father, a local business owner who illegally entered the U.S. decades ago, was deported back to Guatemala.

Immigrant fathers in Miami make sacrifices to get children away from violence. Here is one story:

José Trinidad Torres Casas is among the many fathers who have arrived at Miami International Airport with plans of no return to his war-ravaged Colombia.

‘We need to change that’: Giménez says employers suffer with migrant work permit revocations, deportations

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids and President Donald Trump’s U.S. military deployment to Los Angeles riots prompted protests on Saturday in South Florida and around the nation.

This Week In South Florida: U.S. Rep. Carlos Giménez

Local 10 News This Week In South Florida's Glenna Milberg interviews Florida Rep. Kevin Chambliss, a Democrat who represents District 117; Florida Rep. Alex Rizo, a Republican who represents District 112; South Miami Mayor Javier Fernández; and U.S. Rep. Carlos Giménez.