Florida legal term
Federal immigration agency in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Federal immigration agency” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.
What does “Federal immigration agency” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Federal immigration agency” means the United States Department of Justice and the United States Department of Homeland Security, a division within such an agency, including United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement and United States Customs and Border Protection, any successor agency, and any other federal agency charged with the enforcement of immigration law. (Fla. Stat. § 908.102)
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