Research summary
Research summary
Topic summary
Compare their public records on immigration enforcement and Florida’s role.
Key research questions
- Investigate "Florida Governor: Byron Donalds vs.
Important claims and supporting citations
As a Republican congressman on July 23, 2015, David Jolly voted YES on H.R.3009, the Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act, to strip SCAAP funding from jurisdictions restricting immigration enforcement.
David Jolly voted YES on H.R.4038, the American SAFE Act of 2015, which required high-level individual concurrence on Iraqi and Syrian refugee admissions and passed the House 289–137 on November 19, 2015.
In January 2026, Byron Donalds' campaign stated that as governor he would seek the removal of any elected official obstructing federal immigration enforcement.
Donalds voted against H.R.1689, a measure designating Haiti for Temporary Protected Status through three months after January 20, 2029, which passed the House 224–204 on April 16, 2026.
David Jolly has called for an Inspector General investigation into the Baker County 'Deportation Depot' facility following an oversight report on detention conditions.
David Jolly pledged that as governor he would move to close the Alligator Alcatraz detention facility on his first day if it remained operating, and initially promised to suspend 287(g) agreements pending due process protections.
David Jolly pledged in February 2026 that he would end Florida's state mandate requiring local participation in ICE 287(g) agreements.
Speaking in August 2026 at the Miami-Dade GOP headquarters in Doral, Byron Donalds stated he would remove any local official who refuses to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
Outstanding questions
- As a Republican congressman on July 23, 2015, David Jolly voted YES on H.R.3009, the Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act, to strip SCAAP funding from jurisdictions restricting immigration enforcement.
- David Jolly voted YES on H.R.4038, the American SAFE Act of 2015, which required high-level individual concurrence on Iraqi and Syrian refugee admissions and passed the House 289–137 on November 19, 2015.
- In January 2026, Byron Donalds' campaign stated that as governor he would seek the removal of any elected official obstructing federal immigration enforcement.
- Donalds voted against H.R.1689, a measure designating Haiti for Temporary Protected Status through three months after January 20, 2029, which passed the House 224–204 on April 16, 2026.
- David Jolly has called for an Inspector General investigation into the Baker County 'Deportation Depot' facility following an oversight report on detention conditions.
- David Jolly pledged that as governor he would move to close the Alligator Alcatraz detention facility on his first day if it remained operating, and initially promised to suspend 287(g) agreements pending due process protections.
- David Jolly pledged in February 2026 that he would end Florida's state mandate requiring local participation in ICE 287(g) agreements.
- Speaking in August 2026 at the Miami-Dade GOP headquarters in Doral, Byron Donalds stated he would remove any local official who refuses to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
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Between January 20, 2025, and March 11, 2026, nearly 39,000 immigrants were arrested in Florida, averaging 93…
Between January 20, 2025, and March 11, 2026, nearly 39,000 immigrants were arrested in Florida, averaging 93 arrests per day.
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Donalds sponsored H.R.8371, the Reform Immigration Through Biometrics Act, introduced on April 20, 2026, with…
Donalds sponsored H.R.8371, the Reform Immigration Through Biometrics Act, introduced on April 20, 2026, without cosponsors.
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Byron Donalds holds a 100% rating from NumbersUSA and has pledged to end H-1B visas, birthright citizenship,…
Byron Donalds holds a 100% rating from NumbersUSA and has pledged to end H-1B visas, birthright citizenship, and chain migration.
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According to GovTrack, immigration bills represent only 5% of Byron Donalds's sponsored legislative output, c…
According to GovTrack, immigration bills represent only 5% of Byron Donalds's sponsored legislative output, compared to 29% in Energy and 17% in Finance.
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At a September 23, 2026 forum, David Jolly pledged not to renew Florida's immigration emergency declaration i…
At a September 23, 2026 forum, David Jolly pledged not to renew Florida's immigration emergency declaration issued by Ron DeSantis in 2023.
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Florida law enforcement agencies withheld 287(g) arrest reports and body-camera footage citing an ICE directi…
Florida law enforcement agencies withheld 287(g) arrest reports and body-camera footage citing an ICE directive requiring federal approval for release.
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Under Governor DeSantis, Florida and its local law enforcement agencies accounted for 40% of all arrests made…
Under Governor DeSantis, Florida and its local law enforcement agencies accounted for 40% of all arrests made nationwide under the federal 287(g) program.
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The Everglades 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention facility cost Florida over $1 billion and processed approximate…
The Everglades 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention facility cost Florida over $1 billion and processed approximately 21,000 to 22,000 individuals before Ron DeSantis closed it in June 2026.
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Florida's Operation Tidal Wave initiative yielded more than 10,400 arrests over an eight-month span following…
Florida's Operation Tidal Wave initiative yielded more than 10,400 arrests over an eight-month span following its April 2025 inception.
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Byron Donalds stated that he supports Ron DeSantis's immigration approach and would direct Florida state and…
Byron Donalds stated that he supports Ron DeSantis's immigration approach and would direct Florida state and local police to collaborate with federal authorities to deport noncitizens even if they haven't committed a crime.
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Byron Donalds proposed a 'Zero Tolerance, Zero Dollars' campaign policy to strip state grants from local enti…
Byron Donalds proposed a 'Zero Tolerance, Zero Dollars' campaign policy to strip state grants from local entities that do not certify cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
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David Jolly voted YES on H.R.4038, the American SAFE Act of 2015, which required high-level individual concur…
David Jolly voted YES on H.R.4038, the American SAFE Act of 2015, which required high-level individual concurrence on Iraqi and Syrian refugee admissions and passed the House 289–137 on November 19, 2015.
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David Jolly has called for an Inspector General investigation into the Baker County 'Deportation Depot' facil…
David Jolly has called for an Inspector General investigation into the Baker County 'Deportation Depot' facility following an oversight report on detention conditions.
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Byron Donalds stated he is not interested in investigating the Alligator Alcatraz detention facility because…
Byron Donalds stated he is not interested in investigating the Alligator Alcatraz detention facility because it is already closed.
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier threatened the removal of local municipal officials in Fort Myers, Ke…
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier threatened the removal of local municipal officials in Fort Myers, Key West, Tampa, and Orlando who weighed scaling back 287(g) enforcement.
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At an October 13, 2026 Jacksonville business roundtable, Byron Donalds argued that states are constitutionall…
At an October 13, 2026 Jacksonville business roundtable, Byron Donalds argued that states are constitutionally required under Article I, Section 8 to cooperate with ICE.
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DHS Under Secretary for Management Brian J.
DHS Under Secretary for Management Brian J. Cavanaugh stated that under 287(g) agreements, the state of Florida maintains operational authority over day-to-day operations at detention facilities like Alligator Alcatraz.
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As a Republican congressman on July 23, 2015, David Jolly voted YES on H.R.3009, the Enforce the Law for Sanc…
As a Republican congressman on July 23, 2015, David Jolly voted YES on H.R.3009, the Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act, to strip SCAAP funding from jurisdictions restricting immigration enforcement.
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Byron Donalds's Congressional Voting Record on Immigration
Byron Donalds's Congressional Voting Record on Immigration
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Byron Donalds on Removing Local Officials
Byron Donalds on Removing Local Officials
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David Jolly's Positions on 287(g) Agreements
David Jolly's Positions on 287(g) Agreements
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Immigration and Border Enforcement Legislative Votes
Immigration and Border Enforcement Legislative Votes
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The Florida Everglades detention facility ('Alligator Alcatraz') was constructed in eight days with over 200…
The Florida Everglades detention facility ('Alligator Alcatraz') was constructed in eight days with over 200 cameras, more than 28,000 feet of barbed wire, and capacity for 3,000 detainees, receiving its first detainees on July 3, 2025.
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David Jolly pledged that as governor he would move to close the Alligator Alcatraz detention facility on his…
David Jolly pledged that as governor he would move to close the Alligator Alcatraz detention facility on his first day if it remained operating, and initially promised to suspend 287(g) agreements pending due process protections.
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Donalds voted in favor of H.R.3486, the Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025 criminalizing illegal entry as a feder…
Donalds voted in favor of H.R.3486, the Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025 criminalizing illegal entry as a federal felony, which passed the House 226–197 on September 11, 2025.
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Donalds voted in favor of H.R.2931, the Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act, which conditioned federal small-b…
Donalds voted in favor of H.R.2931, the Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act, which conditioned federal small-business funds on immigration cooperation and passed 211–199 on June 5, 2025.
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In January 2026, Byron Donalds' campaign stated that as governor he would seek the removal of any elected off…
In January 2026, Byron Donalds' campaign stated that as governor he would seek the removal of any elected official obstructing federal immigration enforcement.
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Byron Donalds voted in favor of the Laken Riley Act on both March 7, 2024, and January 7, 2025.
Byron Donalds voted in favor of the Laken Riley Act on both March 7, 2024, and January 7, 2025.
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David Jolly pledged in February 2026 that he would end Florida's state mandate requiring local participation…
David Jolly pledged in February 2026 that he would end Florida's state mandate requiring local participation in ICE 287(g) agreements.
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Donalds voted in favor of H.R.2056, overriding Washington, D.C.'s sanctuary policies to require compliance wi…
Donalds voted in favor of H.R.2056, overriding Washington, D.C.'s sanctuary policies to require compliance with federal immigration enforcement, passing 224–194 on June 12, 2025.
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Byron Donalds voted in favor of the Laken Riley Act (H.R.29) and approved a $10 billion ICE funding expansion…
Byron Donalds voted in favor of the Laken Riley Act (H.R.29) and approved a $10 billion ICE funding expansion in the DHS Appropriations bill (H.R.7147).
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Donalds voted YES on H.R.4371, the Kayla Hamilton Act, which expanded detention and enforcement for unaccompa…
Donalds voted YES on H.R.4371, the Kayla Hamilton Act, which expanded detention and enforcement for unaccompanied minors and passed 225–201 on December 16, 2025.
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Donalds voted against H.R.1689, a measure designating Haiti for Temporary Protected Status through three mont…
Donalds voted against H.R.1689, a measure designating Haiti for Temporary Protected Status through three months after January 20, 2029, which passed the House 224–204 on April 16, 2026.
Labels: Source-linked, Medium, investigate
Speaking in August 2026 at the Miami-Dade GOP headquarters in Doral, Byron Donalds stated he would remove any…
Speaking in August 2026 at the Miami-Dade GOP headquarters in Doral, Byron Donalds stated he would remove any local official who refuses to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate