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Florida Gov. DeSantis Vows To Veto “Weak” Immigration Bill, Clashes With Republican Legislature
A political showdown is brewing in Florida as Governor Ron DeSantis finds himself at odds with the Republican-controlled legislature over a controversial bill aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration.
DeSantis continues to criticize immigration bill by Florida Legislature, hopes stronger bill will be passed
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday continued to blast an immigration bill passed by the Florida Legislature and expressed frustration over politicians' inaction and the need for strong border policies.
After rebuke from legislative leaders, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pledges to veto immigration bill
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.
What is the TRUMP Act? Florida Legislature defies DeSantis, passes own immigration bill
The Florida Legislature rejected some of Gov. Ron DeSantis' proposals for an immigration bill and, in the name of Donald Trump, introduced its own.
Florida Legislature passes sweeping immigration bill bashed by DeSantis
"Just like all the immigration bills we passed, it isn't a silver bullet, but we're moving the ball forward, and we have to support the president."
Florida’s GOP Legislature passes its own immigration bill over DeSantis objections
I’m not going to take lectures from someone who a year ago didn’t think Donald Trump should be president,” said state Sen. Randy Fine.
DeSantis calls out Florida legislature for ‘defacto sanctuary state’ bill
The Florida legislature opted to take up one immigration-related bill. Ron DeSantis says it protects illegal migrants under the Agriculture Department.
DeSantis, Florida GOP tensions spill out into open
Tensions are spilling out into the open between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and members of his own party in the Sunshine State, pointing to a new discordant era of GOP-led politics in a state that has trended red over the last few cycles.
3 explanations for Gov. DeSantis' beef with the Florida Legislature
The relationship between Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican leaders of the Florida Legislature has devolved into open hostility. In social media posts and public pronouncements this week, DeSantis has accused legislators of sabotaging his plans for strong immigration enforcement.
Gov Ron DeSantis vows to veto Florida immigration bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discusses his thoughts on Florida's immigration bill at hand and his own set of proposals on 'One Nation.'
Why the Florida Legislature can’t back down | Steve Bousquet
Columnist Steve Bousquet, analyzing the toxicity in Tallahassee over immigration, says the Legislature itself created the ...
Mark Lane: The Florida Legislature tires of its rubber-stamp role
After years of rubbing-stamping Gov. Ron DeSantis’ issues-of-the-moment, the Florida Legislature has reasserted itself.
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Florida Legislative Revolt Over Immigration Could Be in Trouble as ‘Squish’ GOP Appears To Lack Votes To Override DeSantis’ Veto
After defying Governor DeSantis’ call for a special session, Republican lawmakers have a math problem when it comes to ...
Florida Legislature overrides Gov. DeSantis budget veto in rare rebuke
This veto was at best a misunderstanding of the importance of the appropriation or at worst an attempt to threaten the ...
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Florida lawmakers rebuke DeSantis, convene own immigration special session
The Republican-led Florida Legislature delivered a stunning rebuke to Gov. Ron DeSantis Monday, rejecting his special session and overriding one of his budget vetoes. Special sessions “should ...
Florida Legislature votes to strip DeSantis of immigration oversight powers
DeSantis said his office was not involved in discussions about the bill that passed Tuesday, which he called “weak, weak, ...
Florida Republicans just declared war on each other
So far neither side is backing down, and there’s a chance that the fight will drag on through the regular session that starts in early March and beyond.
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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.