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- 1USCIS reports 2.2 million immigration actions under Trump▼servicio de ciudadanía e inmigración de los estados unidos
US Citizenship and Immigration Services says it has carried out 2.2 million immigration enforcement and compliance actions since Donald Trump returned to the White House in 2025. Spanish-language outlets are flagging the figure for migrant communities, alongside fee increases for TPS, parole and work permit applications and a backlog of 727,000 pending citizenship requests with waits of about 9.5 months.
- 2Cubans in Florida waver on Trump over immigration▼Cubans in Florida waver on Trump and Republicans over immigration
Cuban-American voters in Florida, long a reliable Republican bloc, are showing signs of hesitation over Donald Trump and the GOP because of immigration policies and enforcement measures affecting migrants, including Cubans themselves. Reports suggest their traditional support is no longer guaranteed as community members weigh the impact of harder immigration rules against historic loyalties.
- 3ICE held Hialeah Cuban man with stage 4 cancer until deathbed●ICE held Cuban man from Hialeah with stage 4 cancer until he was on his deathbed
ICE detained a Cuban man from Hialeah, Florida, who was suffering from stage 4 cancer, holding him in custody until he was on his deathbed, according to the Miami Herald. The case has drawn attention to the treatment of seriously ill detainees in US immigration custody and the agency's decisions on medical release.
- 4FIU poll shows Cuban American voters critical of GOP immigration stance●Cuban Contradition? FIU poll shows displeasure on immigration, but continued loyalty to the GOP
A new Florida International University poll finds Cuban American voters in South Florida are unhappy with the Republican Party's handling of immigration, yet remain loyal to the GOP. The findings highlight a long-standing tension in the community, where frustration over hardline immigration policy has not translated into weakened political support, posing questions for both parties heading into future elections.