DeSantis calls for special session to aid Trump's immigration crackdown [View all]

Source: Sun Sentinel

Gov. Ron DeSantis called Monday for a special legislative session to help implement President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration agenda, saying he anticipates the new administration will enact “ambitious policy changes” on day one and Florida needs to be ready to assist.

DeSantis, speaking at the Florida Capitol, said he wants to ensure local officials who don’t cooperate with Trump’s immigration policies are held accountable, threatening them with suspension if they neglect their duties. The immigration crackdown will require new legislation and funding, he said.

“We need to act, and we need to act quickly,” DeSantis said. “We don’t have time to waste. The American people spoke very clearly.”

Trump takes office on Jan. 20, and DeSantis wants lawmakers to convene in Tallahassee starting Jan. 27. The Florida Legislature is scheduled to start its regular session March 4.

Read more: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/01/13/desantis-calls-for-special-session-to-aid-trumps-immigration-crackdown/

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Florida's favorite fascist is at it again. This is pure attention seeking. The measures leaked so far involve taking away in-state college tuition rates from Dreamers and creating penalties for public officials who don't go along with sending trains to Auschwitz.

Deporting undocumented workers in significant numbers would cripple Florida's vital (and heavily Republican donors) agriculture, tourism, and development industries.