Florida lawmakers pass TRUMP Act, which now heads to the governor
Florida Senate and House leadership shut down the governor's immigration proposals Monday, and instead, called for their own special session to take place the next day.
Florida lawmakers pass sweeping immigration bill to help with Trump crackdown
In a state where roughly one in every five residents is an immigrant, the legislation would require every level of government — as well as government contractors — to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement “to the fullest extent possible.
Goaded to act by DeSantis, Florida lawmakers rebuke governor, unveil own immigration plan
Florida does not need to “duplicate the functions of U.S. Immigration and Customs and create a mini-me version of ICE,” said House Speaker Daniel Perez.
Florida legislature sends TRUMP Act to Gov. DeSantis
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Florida Capital Bureau) - State lawmakers sent their proposal fighting illegal immigration to Governor Ron DeSantis.
Florida lawmakers challenge Governor DeSantis with new immigration bill in special session
While DeSantis says the Florida legislature's new immigration bill is merely window dressing to his proposed policy, republican leaders say their proposal is what the president wants. Seconds after ending the governor's special session Monday, the House convened their own session, and the Senate followed soon after.
Florida Legislature passes bill addressing illegal immigration
The Florida Legislature passed a bill to address illegal immigration, shifting significant responsibilities from the governor to the agriculture commissioner.
Florida lawmakers end special session called by Governor DeSantis, call their own session
Florida lawmakers are in Tallahassee on Monday for a special session called by Gov. Ron DeSantis to address illegal immigration.
Florida lawmakers pass TRUMP immigration bill to help with immigration crackdown
The Florida Legislature passed a sweeping immigration bill Tuesday night, transferring key responsibilities from the governor to the agriculture commissioner in regard to immigration enforcement.
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.
What is the TRUMP Act? Florida Legislature defies DeSantis, introduces 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.
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.
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