Grady Judd doubles down: Don’t deport undocumented immigrants ‘adding to society’

By: Liv Caputo

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: March 17, 2026

Words: 552

Last Updated: 3 days, 16 hours ago

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Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, a top Republican and favorite of Gov. Ron DeSantis, doubled down Tuesday by again calling for an end to deportations of undocumented immigrants who “add to society.”

“Those people who are adding to the American dream, enjoying the American dream, that came here illegally but they’re doing good and they’re not a drag on society — in fact they’re helping society — we need to find a path for them,” …

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