DeSantis set to announce new actions for special session to help Trump enforce immigration plans
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) will announce a host of policies Wednesday morning to aid President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for mass deportations and immigration reform as soon as he is sworn into office.
The Legislature strikes back: DeSantis immigration special session called 'irresponsible'
DeSantis called for the special session to begin Jan. 27; the 2025 regular legislative session starts in Tallahassee on March 4.
DeSantis special session just the latest eating taxpayer money
With this month's special session, DeSantis will have called eight of them, just one shy of Crist. And you can thank Scott for calling the most expensive special session, in 2015. It lasted 20 days and cost taxpayers more than $650,000.
DeSantis calls Florida special session to boost Trump's immigration crackdown
Gov. Ron DeSantis faced forceful pushback from legislative leaders in his own party after calling for a special session to boost President-elect Trump's planned crackdown on undocumented immigration.
Florida legislative leaders push against DeSantis' call for special session
Nikki Fried, the chairperson of the Florida Democratic Party, criticized DeSantis' call for a special session as a publicity stunt. “For what seems like the thousandth time, he’s doing everything he can to remain relevant, instead of taking steps to make life more affordable for the people of Florida,” Fried said in a statement.
DeSantis wants a special session on immigration, hurricane relief but legislative leaders call it 'premature'
In criticizing the governor’s announcement, Democratic Orlando State Rep. Anna Eskamani pointed out that Florida already has strict immigration enforcement, including a law banning "sanctuary" cities and counties and that a special session is not needed.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis calls special legislative session on immigration, condo relief
TALLAHASSEE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has called for a special legislative session to address immigration issues, hurricane recovery, condominium problems and the ballot initiative process.
DeSantis gets Trump's support in brewing battle over special session
DeSantis emphasized that with Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, the United States will experience a “sea change” in immigration policies, particularly with regard to illegal immigration. DeSantis vowed that Florida would be supporting incoming federal efforts in the matter.
Gov. DeSantis calls Special Session to crack down on illegal immigration
Gov. Ron DeSantis has called a Special Session starting Jan. 27 to take up legislation cracking down on illegal immigration.
Florida legislative leaders call DeSantis’ special session on immigration ‘premature,’ ‘irresponsible’
In a rare act of defiance, the state’s GOP legislative leaders criticized the governor’s call, saying that once Trump is in office, they can decide if new immigration laws are needed.
Governor DeSantis calls for special session to address deportation program
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Monday morning he is calling state legislators back to ...
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Donald Trump backs Gov. DeSantis Special Session call after skepticism from Tallahassee Republicans
President-elect Donald Trump is weighing in on the debate regarding a Special Session called by Gov. Ron DeSantis, slated to ...