Rep. Anna V. Eskamani, PhD

Rep. Anna V. Eskamani, PhD

@annaforflorida.bsky.social

Orlandoan, daughter of working class immigrants and UCF grad elected to serve in the FL House & running for Orlando Mayor in 2027. Working for you, fighting for us. she/her #OnwardWithAnna

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🚨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🌈

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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.

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Rep. Anna V. Eskamani, PhD reposted

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. 🧵...

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 ⬇️

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

Naomi Feinstein@naomifeinstein.bsky.social

Is Florida Quietly Removing Alligator Alcatraz Contracts from Public Database? On Tuesday, Orlando Rep. Anna Eskamani (@annaforflorida.bsky.social) accessed the documents on the state's FACTS website. The next day, they were gone.

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.

We were scheduled to be there but had to head to South Florida to conduct whatever oversight we could at the Everglades Immigrant Detention Center and it means the world to me that even in our absence y’all held it down. Join us at our next canvass: mobilize.us/AnnaForOrlando

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“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…”

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"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."

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

Rep. Anna V. Eskamani, PhD@annaforflorida.bsky.social

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

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Despite not being able to do any fundraising since March, I am proud to announce that within a period of just two weeks, we raised nearly $100,000 from 3,000 individual donations! With an average contribution of $23, we are showing serious grassroots momentum, and we could not do it without you!

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

Rep. Anna V. Eskamani, PhD@annaforflorida.bsky.social

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.

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Replying to @onefloridaguy.bsky.social

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.

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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.

Rep. Anna V. Eskamani, PhD reposted

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.

erininthemorning.comReported FBI Probe Targets Trans-Affirming Care Providers—For Procedure They Don’t DoUnconfirmed reports of an FBI probe in pediatric hospitals serving trans youth leaves parents, doctors and transgender youth in a suspended state of terror. That’s by design.

Rep. Anna V. Eskamani, PhD reposted

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!