Undocumented immigrants and federal relief during COVID-19

According to the 2016 report from the U.S. Census Bureau, 6 percent of residents in the community are non-U.S. citizens. Of those residents, the Human Rights Coalition of Alachua County said about 5,000 are undocumented.

Florida Gators outside hitter Jordyn Byrd (14) celebrates with her teammates after scoring a point in a volleyball match against the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025 in the O’Connell Center in Gainesville, Fla.

Bayden Armstrong

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By Bayden Armstrong | 10:12pm

Florida Gators outside hitter Jordyn Byrd (14) celebrates with her teammates after scoring a point in a volleyball match against the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025 in the O’Connell Center in Gainesville, Fla.

Player for Florida and Carolina anticipate where to intercept the ball after a goalie kick.

Alexandros Theodossis

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By Alexandros Theodossis | 8:21pm

Player for Florida and Carolina anticipate where to intercept the ball after a goalie kick.

Courtesy of the University of Florida Archives

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By Courtesy of the University of Florida Archives | 8:07pm

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