Jan 29, 2025 · Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has promised to veto a sweeping immigration bill. It’s the latest escalation in a statehouse showdown between DeSantis’ office and the Republican leaders, who have sparred over whose proposals would best carry out President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.

Jan 29, 2025 · TALLAHASSEE, Florida — Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will veto a sweeping illegal immigration bill passed Tuesday night by the state’s Republican-controlled Legislature, a move guaranteed to...

20 hours ago · Florida lawmakers will convene another special session on Tuesday to address immigration. Legislative leaders and Gov. Ron DeSantis say they've reached a deal on new legislation. The agreement comes after a weeks-long public battle. Florida Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Daniel ...

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced proposals for Florida’s upcoming Special Legislative Session. The proposed actions will position Florida to quickly carry out President-Elect Donald Trump’s mandate to combat illegal immigration.

Jan 27, 2025 · Florida Republican lawmakers have defied Gov. Ron DeSantis' call for a special session on immigration by tossing out the governor's proposals and convening their own special legislative session to carry out President Donald Trump's federal immigration orders.

Jan 27, 2025 · TALLAHASSEE, Florida — Gov. Ron DeSantis suffered a stunning defeat courtesy of his own party Monday as the Legislature refused to hold a special session dealing with immigration and ballot...

1 day ago · The recent feud between Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Legislature over immigration is a sign of more jockeying to come among Republicans over the next two years. By Patricia Mazzei Reporting from ...

Mar 15, 2024 · TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed bills Friday that increase the prison and jail sentences for immigrants who are living in the United States illegally if they are convicted of driving without a license or committing felonies.

May 10, 2023 · Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping immigration overhaul bill Wednesday, a move that comes weeks ahead of an anticipated run for president.

Mar 18, 2024 · Three new bills signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis this past Friday will tighten criminal prosecutions for undocumented immigrants. DeSantis has marked both his administration and his previous...