Have you felt racially profiled during an immigration stop in Florida? Tell us about it.

Florida has been at the epicenter of mass deportation efforts by President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis. State and federal law enforcement agencies have ramped up immigration stops. During some of these interactions, immigrants and American citizens alike have reported feeling racially profiled.

During a Florida Highway Patrol stop in April, Juan Carlos Lopez Gomez, a 20-year-old Georgia-born man, was arrested under a suspended immigration law that targets undocumented immigrants. His family said they believe his detention took place because he looks Hispanic.

In a separate FHP stop, Kenny Laynez Ambrocio, a U.S. citizen, was told, “You have no rights. You’re illegal, brother.” He was charged with obstructing his arrest and that of his colleagues, which he captured on his cellphone. The charges were dropped, but Laynez told the Herald he is still traumatized from the experience, and says he was targeted for the color of his skin.

Have you or someone you know felt like they were racially profiled during an immigration-related interaction with law enforcement in Florida? We want to talk to you. The agency can be a local or state agency (like the Florida Highway Patrol) or a federal agency (like Immigration and Customs Enforcement or U.S. Customs and Border Protection.)

Please fill out the form below and one of our reporters will reach out to you. What you choose to share will be kept confidential and not published unless a reporter has gotten in touch with you. We will not share your name or details without your consent. Prior to any interview, we can decide the conditions of our conversation to ensure your safety and comfort.

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This story was originally published September 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM.