TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (FNN) — A coalition of pro-democracy advocates and community members from across Florida will gather at the State Capitol on Tuesday, December 2, to launch the “We Draw the Lines: No Partisan Maps” Day of Action. The event begins with a press conference, followed by visits to legislative offices and coordinated outreach urging lawmakers to reject partisan-driven redistricting efforts.

The Day of Action takes place two days before the Florida House Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting holds its first meeting on December 4. Advocates say the proposed mid-decade remapping is unconstitutional and undermines the will of voters.

“Any attempt by politicians to engage in drawing new voting maps designed to tip the scales of power for partisan gain is unconstitutional and illegal in Florida,” said Genesis Robinson, executive director of Equal Ground. “Redistricting decides who represents us in government, so it is critical that the process serves the people, not politicians.”

Florida’s push for mid-decade redistricting aligns with President Donald Trump’s call for Republican-led states to gerrymander district lines to help retain control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the upcoming midterm elections. Such efforts would violate Florida’s Fair Districts Amendments, which prohibit partisan gerrymandering in the state.

Event Details:
What: “We Draw the Lines: No Partisan Maps” Day of Action
When: Tuesday, December 2, at 11:00 a.m.
Where: Florida State Capitol, House-side Rotunda, Fourth Floor
Who: Voting rights organizations, civic groups, and impacted Florida residents
Why: To demand that lawmakers uphold constitutional protections and ensure fair representation for all Floridians

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (FNN) — President Donald Trump said Thursday he wants to “permanently pause migration” to the United States from poorer countries and intends to pursue the removal of immigrants by revoking their legal status. In an extended social media post, Trump blamed immigration for issues ranging from crime to housing shortages and called for what he termed “REVERSE MIGRATION.”

Trump’s Statement and Policy Positioning

Trump’s comments followed the fatal shooting Wednesday of two National Guard members deployed in Washington, D.C. One soldier died and the other remains in critical condition. A 29-year-old Afghan national, who previously aided U.S. military operations during the Afghanistan conflict and was resettled under a special assistance program, is now facing charges.

Trump’s message is one of his strongest statements on immigration since returning to the presidency in January. He said millions of foreign-born residents contribute significantly to what he described as “social dysfunction,” and asserted—without evidence—that “most” are on public assistance or connected to criminal activity.

Data and Research on Immigration and Crime

Approximately 50 million foreign-born residents live in the United States, according to government data. Numerous academic studies have consistently shown that immigrants are less likely to commit crimes compared to U.S.-born citizens. Research published last year in the Annual Review of Criminology found no link between higher concentrations of immigrants and increased crime at either the individual or community levels.
A 2023 economic analysis also found immigrants are 60% less likely to be incarcerated than native-born Americans — a trend that has held for more than a century.

National Security, Screening, and Political Response

Trump said he intends to reverse immigration approvals granted during President Joe Biden’s administration, restrict benefits for non-citizens, and deport individuals he views as “non-compatible with Western Civilization.” The White House characterized Trump’s social media remarks as one of his most consequential policy messages.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Joseph Edlow said the agency would expand screening measures for immigrants from 19 “high-risk” countries but did not specify them. Earlier this year, the administration suspended travel from 12 nations and imposed limitations on seven more, citing security concerns.

Trump was asked Thursday whether he blamed the D.C. shootings on all Afghan immigrants.

“No,” he said, “but we’ve had a lot of problems with Afghans.”

AMSTERDAM, NY, (FNN) – Thousands gathered outdoors on Monday, as Anthony Constantino, the outspoken CEO of Sticker Mule, formally launched his Republican bid for New York’s 21st Congressional District. The event which became, perhaps, the most widely attended Congressional kickoff in American history was made memorable by the unexpected musical debut of candidate Constantino himself as he performed God Bless America and debuted his own original music in front of a wall of 2,000 frozen turkeys that he gave away.

Constantino, a self-made entrepreneur who built Sticker Mule into a global powerhouse employing over 1,000 people, framed his candidacy as a direct assault on the political class. “I am in politics to help the people, not the corrupt politicians who are as much your enemy as they are mine,” he proclaimed to the enthusiastic crowd.

Positioned in front of an 8-foot-high wall of frozen turkeys, Constantino’s 30-minute speech zeroed in on the district’s rural realities. NY-21, a vast swath of Upstate New York from the Adirondacks to the St. Lawrence River, has long grappled with economic stagnation.

Constantino pledged action on:

• Border Security: Bolstering enforcement to safeguard local manufacturing jobs and keep citizens safe.
• Broadband Expansion: Securing federal dollars to deliver fast Internet and reliable cell service to the North Country.
• Affordability and Tax Relief: Slashing taxes and regulations to cut costs and create jobs for families in the North Country.
• Fort Drum Enhancements: Finishing the missile defense system to deter threats and strengthen America’s negotiating hand for world peace.

Constantino also disclosed that he will self-fund to be free of special interest influence and already put $5 million of his own money into his campaign. “I’ll spend whatever it takes to win because we can’t let this seat go to a typical political grifter,” he vowed.

Constantino touted fresh polling, showing he has a 10-point lead over any Democratic challenger in the general election. This marks the fifth straight poll that the political newcomer has won. Constantino’s $5 million personal campaign contribution makes him the 3rd most well-funded Congressional candidate presently in America and, combined with polling, indicates he is the frontrunner to succeed Congresswoman Stefanik.

Constantino topped off his announcement with a creative curveball: a surprise collaboration with 20-time platinum producer Helluva on the album Thank You President Trump. Constantino previewed the lead single “Fight “ live, for the first time, pumping up the crowd with lyrics about resilience and triumph over adversity.

The CEO also surprised everyone at Sticker Mule with a $1,000 Christmas bonus in addition to distributing 2,000 free turkeys, 1,000 free hoodies, and free food from local vendors including Neapolitan pizza from Lorenzo’s, fish fritters made by Constantino’s Rastafarian friend, and the President’s favorite McDonalds.