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Florida will purchase vans for sheriff's departments to transport immigrants between detention facilities.

Florida has opened one immigration detention facility and plans to open at least two more.

The state previously allocated $250 million in grants to local law enforcement for immigration enforcement programs.

After Florida law enforcement agencies voiced concerns over the ability to transport immigrants to and from detention facilities, has agreed to buy them vans.

While the state's original reimbursement plan for immigration-related expenses did not include vehicles, the State Immigration Enforcement Council at its Sept. 2 meeting to allow designated Florida sheriff transportation agencies to purchase one multi-passenger van.

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