Governor DeSantis again blasts Florida Legislature over illegal immigration, vows to veto 'TRUMP Act'
Gov. Ron DeSantis went on the offensive on Friday, again going after the Florida Legislature on the contentious issue of illegal immigration.
Florida governor promises to veto immigration bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis promised to veto an immigration bill on Wednesday in the latest escalation of a statehouse showdown with Republican legislative leaders over whose proposals would best carry out President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.
Undocumented immigration bill has Florida's governor, agriculture commissioner and legislation at odds
The fight over the future of immigration enforcement in Florida has spilled into open warfare between the governor, the legislature, and other top officials.
Florida highway troopers want more answers about new immigration powers
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a memorandum that could soon give highway patrol officers some of the power of federal immigration agents.
Florida Gov. DeSantis promises to veto TRUMP Act
The act would name Florida's Commissioner of Agriculture, the state's chief immigration officer, who would oversee immigration enforcement and be the state's liaison to the federal government.
State moves to formalize Florida Highway Patrol’s role in immigration enforcement
The union representing the majority of troopers warns the agency needs millions more dollars to carry out its work.
Florida legislative battle on immigration
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Wednesday he plans to veto a Republican-sponsored immigration bill that was passed by the Florida Legislature this week, marking the latest salvo in his feud with state GOP lawmakers.
Florida House speaker on defense with GOP rank-and-file over feud with governor
Why would you put a department impacted by immigration in charge of immigration?” one Florida GOP member asked during a ...
Arrests, detentions underway in Florida as state cracks down on illegal immigrants. What we know
There have been 1,016 arrests and 814 "detainers lodged" in the U.S. as of midnight, Jan. 29, according to a post by ICE.
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Why hasn’t Donald Trump weighed in on Florida’s immigration enforcement fight?
Most agree one social media post could end a war between Ron DeSantis and the Legislature, but don't expect one.
DeSantis signals veto of immigration bill passed by Florida GOP lawmakers: 'Fails to meet the moment'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday he plans to veto a so-called watered-down immigration bill passed by state ...
Goaded to act by DeSantis, Florida lawmakers rebuke governor, unveil own immigration plan
Florida does not need to “duplicate the functions of U.S. Immigration and Customs and create a mini-me version of ICE,” said ...