Florida Immigration Judges Issue 18% More Deportation Orders in Spring Quarter
Deportation orders issued by immigration judges in Florida increased by 18 percent between March and June, with 5,415 orders in June alone. This trend mirrors a national surge in removal orders, although Florida's increase was less steep than some other…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, July 23, 2026 —
Immigration judges in Florida issued 18 percent more deportation orders between March and June, according to recent data. The state saw a total of 5,415 removal orders in June alone.
This increase in Florida aligns with a broader national trend of a surge in deportation orders across the country. While Florida experienced a significant rise, its percentage increase was noted to be less steep compared to some other states experiencing similar upward trends in removal orders.
The data highlights a notable shift in the issuance of deportation orders during the specified spring quarter. Further details regarding the specific reasons for this increase or breakdowns by county or immigration court were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Ana Goñi-Lessan and News Service of Florida on www.cltampa.com, see more information here.
