What to watch for as DeSantis, GOP leaders clash over immigration
The Florida Legislature still must send the bill to him before he acts. Here’s what to watch for in the coming days.
‘Not good at this.’ Why lawmakers say they want to strip DeSantis’ immigration powers
Ron DeSantis’ call for a special legislative session to address illegal immigration has exposed a long-simmering feud with his Republican colleagues in the Legislature. It has also exposed what legislators say are the shortcomings and lack of transparency of two of his key immigration initiatives.
DeSantis Says He Will Veto Immigration Bill in Clash With Lawmakers
The veto pledge capped a dramatic few days in which Republican legislators publicly criticized Gov. Ron DeSantis and portrayed themselves as truer allies of President Trump.
Florida is going to be in the immigration ‘fight,’ says Ron DeSantis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discusses the political drama in his state over immigration on ‘Hannity.’
Inside DeSantis' immigration feud with Florida lawmakers
Gov. Ron DeSantis is in a standoff with Florida's legislative leaders that has devolved into a test of his power and influence over the state. At issue: a slate of immigration reforms that lawmakers named after President Trump and approved in place of DeSantis' own proposals.
Gov Desantis deputizes state troopers with immigration enforcement powers
Governor DeSantis issued a memorandum of understanding to empower the Florida Highway patrol with immigration enforcement powers.
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Sheriffs Association statement suggests support for the TRUMP Act, not Gov. DeSantis’ preferred immigration bills
The Florida Legislature has worked closely with us to ensure our concerns are heard so we have the tools we need to ...
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Republican Lawmakers in Florida Rebel Against DeSantis in Rare Power Move
Leaders of Mr. DeSantis’s own party had not dared to defy him so directly since his actions at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 turned the governor into a national Republican ...
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In rare move, Florida Republicans defy DeSantis on immigration
In a rare show of bipartisan defiance of Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), the Florida legislature on Monday rejected his call for new immigration laws, quickly ending a special session he had ordered ...
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Florida legislature pursue their own immigration bill after rejecting DeSantis’ call for special session and starting their own
Florida Republican lawmakers adjourned a special session that was called by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to discuss immigration ...
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How Donald Trump’s dreams of a Florida casino could be dimmed by Ron DeSantis’ latest power play
A push by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to crack down on ballot initiatives could have unforeseen consequences for the business interests of his state’s most prominent resident: President Donald Trump.
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Showdown looms over Monday special immigration session called by DeSantis
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis and legislative leaders are poised for a rare showdown Monday when the Legislature meets in a special session the governor called primarily to support President ...
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'Enough is enough': Florida condo owners beg for reform from legislature
As Florida lawmakers buck calls from Governor DeSantis for a special session on condo reform, condo owners are left begging ...
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DeSantis picks state AG Ashley Moody for Senate seat set to be vacated by Rubio
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday named state Attorney General Ashley Moody to the US Senate, choosing a staunch ally to fill the seat set to be vacated by Marco Rubio, President ...