Ron DeSantis, Florida

DeSantis outlines his immigration-policy priorities for special session, to start Jan. 27
Among his priorities, the governor said he wants to force local police to assist with immigration enforcement and require E-verify for money transfers.
Poll shows Florida GOP voters strongly support Ron DeSantis and Special Session call
DeSantis said the primary reason he wants Florida lawmakers in town for a Special Session is to approve legislation to empower President-elect Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda. The poll found 85% support DeSantis’ Special Session call, with 72% strongly backing it.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Calls Special Legislative Session To Address Key State Issues
Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a proclamation calling for a special session of the Florida Legislature to convene on January 27, 2025. The session, lasting through January 31, will focus on pressing issues including illegal immigration,
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 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.
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 calls for special session to prepare Florida for Trump's immigration crackdown
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is convening state lawmakers for a special session to impose additional duties on local officials and secure funding to facilitate President-elect Donald Trump's promised immigration crackdown.
Don’t be ‘passive’: DeSantis needles legislators with new hard-line illegal immigration proposals
Ron DeSantis doubled down on his push for the state to pass new laws to fight illegal immigration, even as Republican legislative leaders are reticent to do anything until the regular session that begins in March.
Florida legislative leaders push back on DeSantis' call for special session on immigration
Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton sent a joint letter Monday dismissing the notion of a special session as "premature."
Governor Ron DeSantis announces proposals for Immigration Special Session
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.
DeSantis gets specific about immigration proposals he wants Legislature to pass
Two days after Florida’s GOP legislative leaders said that they were not aware of any specific guidance from Donald Trump about his plans to combat illegal immigration, Gov. Ron DeSantis responded Wednesday with a detailed list of proposals he expects the Legislature to approve when it convenes in the special session he has called for later
Immigration attorney speaks on possible special session in Florida
Immigration is one of several topics Governor Ron Desantis wants Florida legislators to address during a special session.
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What could Florida's special legislative session look like if lawmakers aren't interested?
Florida lawmakers are not seeing eye-to-eye with Gov. Ron Desantis' announcement on Monday calling for a special legislative session.
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Florida state lawmakers reject governor’s call for special session
Gov. Ron DeSantis has called on state lawmakers to participate in a special session to focus on illegal immigration but ...
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 ...