The federal government certified the agency to enforce immigration laws under the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s 287(g) program. The key difference between the FDLE’s agreement and other participating municipalities,

At least seven states, including Texas, Oklahoma and Iowa, have passed similar laws in recent years. All are blocked for now or have not yet taken effect.

The state of Florida cannot enforce a controversial new law aimed at preventing undocumented immigrants from entering the state, the U.S. Supreme Court said Wednesday.Why it matters: The high court's rejection of the state's emergency appeal leaves in place a lower court's decision to pause the law while legal challenges continue.