🚨TAKE ACTION🚨 In the dead of night, Ron DeSantis ordered part of the Pulse memorial painted over. That’s why we’re calling on everyone in Orlando to show up for a peaceful gathering today at the Pulse Memorial at 6:00pm ET. #ShowYourRainbow🌈

NEW: Florida has filed its response, saying all people held at the Everglades detention camp are being held under a 287(g) agreement with ICE — but the documents they filed in court DO NOT include any such agreement with the Florida Division of Emergency Management, which is operating the facility.

Last night on the @deanobeidallah.bsky.social show, @annaforflorida.bsky.social talked about the horrific conditions at Alligator Alcatraz.

@annaforflorida.bsky.social has been sounding the alarm about this but it’s great seeing the details and receipts. Thank u.

A top aide to Ron DeSantis just admitted that the administration is breaking the law by hiding contracts connected to “Alligator Alcatraz,” the immigration detention facility it built in the middle of the Florida Everglades. 🧵...

What terrible news. It's exactly what I was talking about in this thread I posted last week on mosquitoes in concentration camp history and the likelihood of that history repeating in the Everglades today. bsky.app/profile/andr...

We’re not slowing down at #TeamAnna! We didn’t have a publicly facing canvass this weekend but we’re still knocking on doors this morning and earlier this week we hosted a virtual phone bank to help renew vote-by-mail ballots! Here are ways you can join us in action ⬇️

The hourly rates paid for by taxpayers to staff the Everglades detention camp are more than what we pay teachers in Florida. Just horrible priorities as usual from our state government.

Not sus at all. 😒 I’m grateful for @annaforflorida.bsky.social’s diligence regarding this. She hasn’t let up. Kinda feeling proud of some of our dem state reps fighting this hard.

Update on this — contracts were posted back online this morning…. But only their cover sheets! Which is basically nothing!

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If you’re wondering how much public money the state is spending to staff this immigrant detention center in the middle of the Everglades, look no further as we have the contract for CRS (Critical Response Strategy). They are the ones “managing” the facility.

Nothing to see here folks — just $11,000,000 being spent of YOUR taxpayer money to build a NEW ROAD in the middle of the EVERGLADES for this detention center currently caging hundreds of immigrants with NO criminal charge. I refuse to normalize this dangerous grift.

Wow. My heart is so full by the incredible turnout at yesterday’s Day of Action Canvass hosted in partnership with @maxwellfrost.bsky.social and the Orange County Democrats.

“Hundreds of immigrants with no criminal charges in the United States have ended up at Alligator Alcatraz, a detention facility that state and federal officials have characterized as a place where “vicious” and “deranged psychopaths” are sent before they get deported…”

@annaforflorida.bsky.social today after her ‘tour’ of the Ochopee/Everglades concentration camp “Alligator Alcatraz”.

@annaforflorida.bsky.social team is very active on insta, and they’ve got local events happening, I bet they’d be a great source to distribute these on the ground ✊🏻

"State Rep. @annaforflorida.bsky.social , D-Orlando, said she’s had more freedom on visits to state prisons where she’s always allowed to speak with inmates. Talking with detainees about living conditions is the most important part of a tour, Eskamani said."

We need to do this till we drop if we're gonna have any chance at freedom again.

@annaforflorida.bsky.social criticized the facility, saying, “This process has occurred with no transparency whatsoever, with Governor Ron DeSantis handing out contracts to his friends to build what is essentially a concentration camp.”

@annaforflorida.bsky.social TY Anna for the Good Fight. God Bless💙🙏💪

Per @annaforflorida.bsky.social “In its rush to open an immigrant detention camp in the middle of the Florida Everglades, the DeSantis administration used its emergency powers to suspend laws around minimum qualifications for LEOs, truck driver safety, and permitting for portable toilets.“

Amazing canvass turnout — and during a holiday weekend too! 🥹 Thank you Team Anna, things are really hard right now but you showing up helps to keep us grounded and focused. Onward! Join us at mobilize.us/AnnaForOrlando

We are on our way to the Everglades immigration detention center built by your tax dollars and without any transparency. As state lawmakers, we have both the right and the responsibility to conduct oversight and we will be demanding full access.

This has already been a hard week, but I am incredibly grateful to our amazing team of staff, fellows, and volunteers who are leading our historical Orlando Mayoral campaign into a resounding victory in 2027.

Anna Eskamani is one of the remaining few left leaning bright spots that Florida has left, and she would make a great mayor bc she doesn't take anyone's shit!! If you're able to help, chip in! www.annafororlando.com www.annafororlando.com/platform

Honored and humbled; thank you!

Orlando - please vote for Anna Eskamani for mayor - she is a candidate with compassion and heart! (HARD TO FIND IN FLORIDA!)

Equality Florida Action PAC endorsed Representative @annaforflorida.bsky.social June 30 in the LGBTQ+ ally’s race for Orlando mayor. -- #CentralFlorida #OrlandoMayor #Elections watermarkonline.com/2025/06/30/e...

Check out @annaforflorida.bsky.social - even though she’s working she often has zoom calls to educate and empower voters across the state, she demystifies some of the state procedures and teaches us how to best communicate with our reps. She also still organizes in our community all while serving.

NEW! A federal court in DC just ruled that President Trump's "invasion" proclamation banning asylum at the southern border is UNLAWFUL. Judge Moss vacates agency guidance implementing the proclamation, issues declaratory relief that the order is unlawful, and enjoins DHS from implementation.

On the last day of Pride Month, I’m honored to share that Equality Florida Action PAC has officially endorsed our campaign for Mayor of Orlando! 🌈 I am honored to have the early support of the state’s leading LGBTQ+ rights organization. Let’s keep Orlando as a city where everyone belongs.

1. Children's Hospitals are reportedly under investigation by the FBI for gender affirming care, which is not illegal. The Trump admin is using anti-FGM laws, which do not apply and have specific definitions. It is a scare tactic meant to coerce hospitals. Subscribe to support our journalism.

This is remarkable. New Quinnipiac poll finds support for path to legalization for most undocumented immigrants has risen to 64%. Only 31% want most of them deported. That's a 14 point net swing for legalization since Trump took office. On immigration generally, he's at 41-57!

Tonight, the Orange County School Board considered a request from parents and students to send a letter to the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee asking for clarity on statute 1006.28 and recent orders from the State Board of Education. Full conversation: www.youtube.com/live/FB-Hwi8...

Today is Election Day in Orange County! 🍊 Make your voice heard, and don’t forget to bring a valid photo ID! Polls are open 7am-7pm! Learn more at ocfelections.com

My response to President Trump’s use of American military force in Iran:

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Scenes from a busy & impactful Saturday w/Team Anna! From hosting a community clean up in Winter Park, to knocking on doors, tabling at Juneteenth Festival in Eatonville, providing voter registration at UCF (& FSU) and celebrating our immigrant community with OCJ— thank YOU for being a part of it! 💪

Orlando, you make us proud! #NoKingsDay

Today we remember the 49 lives taken at Pulse — taken by hate, remembered with love. We say their names, carry their memories, and keep fighting for a world where all can live and love freely. 🕊️

ICYMI: Yesterday the Florida Senate agreed to 100% funding for accelerated education programs — these are the AP/IB/AICE courses in Florida public schools that were originally facing a 50% cut. This is all thanks to your amazing advocacy.

We’re back at the doors today, helping to uplift both LaVon Bracy Davis and Rashon Young who are running in the Special Election for SD15 and HD40, respectively. Say hello if you see us, and join us for an upcoming canvass at mobilize.us/AnnaForOrlando

Most predictable political break up ever.

President Trump signed a new proclamation reinstating & expanding the travel ban initially introduced during his first term. This new ban imposes full entry restrictions on nationals from 12 countries and partial restrictions on 7 others. Here is Representative Dr. Eskamani’s statement in response:

REMINDER: Orlando June 14th protest details here. Protests are being planned across the state and country on June 14th; you can learn more via this link: mobilize.us/nokings

Rain or shine — #TeamAnna is doing the work! We’re helping community members renew their vote-by-mail and get ready to vote for the SD25 and HD40 Special Elections! Join us for an upcoming canvass at mobilize.us/AnnaForOrlando

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