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.
DeSantis, state Republican lawmakers at odds over immigration law
Palm Beach County Rep. Mike Caruso was the only state House Republican to side with Ron DeSantis and vote against the immigration legislation proposed during the special session.
After rebuke from legislative leaders, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pledges to veto immigration bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis promised to veto a sweeping 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.
DeSantis launches pressure campaign to get lawmakers to quickly pass immigration laws
The Legislature’s resistance harkens back to a time in which lawmakers regularly pushed back against the governor.
Ron DeSantis Reacts to Republican Rebellion in Florida
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized members of his own party for refusing to hold a special session to help implement President Donald Trump 's immigration policies. In a post and video shared on social media, DeSantis accused Florida Republicans of putting forward a "substantially weaker" legislative proposal.
Florida lawmakers pass sweeping immigration bill to help with Trump crackdown
Florida lawmakers passed a sweeping immigration bill Tuesday, setting aside half a billion dollars in public funds to help carry out President Donald Trump 's crackdown on those in the country illegally.
DeSantis plans to veto Florida immigration bill passed by GOP Legislature
The veto decision represents further decay of the quickly deteriorating relationship between the governor and Legislature.
Florida Gov. DeSantis to lawmakers on their immigration bill: 'Veto pen is ready'
"The veto pen is ready," he posted on X Wednesday, after having telegraphed earlier this week that the bill was doomed.
Republican Lawmakers in Florida Rebel Against DeSantis in Rare Power Move
In a special session on Monday, leaders seemed to be declaring their independence from a governor who has wielded so much power that legislative sessions have become largely predictable rubber stamps.
As Trump looms over Florida politics, DeSantis’ power in Tallahassee wanes
The governor wasn’t able to convince lawmakers to back all his ideas on illegal immigration. But Trump’s grip got tighter than ever.
In rare move, Florida Republicans defy DeSantis on immigration
Republicans in Tallahassee rejected a DeSantis proposal, instead coming up with their own immigration plan to match President Donald Trump’s orders.
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.
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Republicans in Congress ran on the border and immigration. How will they use their power?
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Americans in border county call on Trump to address immigration and finish the border wall
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Vance Defends Immigration Crackdown as Arrests Begin in Chicago
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John Fetterman Addresses Speculation That He's Becoming a Republican
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Oklahoma plan would require parents to provide immigration status when enrolling students
The new rule, approved unanimously by the State Board of Education, still needs to be approved by the Legislature and the ...