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.
Despite Trump's involvement, Ron DeSantis expected to veto a Florida immigration bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been locked in a contentious fight with the Republican-dominated state Legislature, which tried to strip away some immigration authority.
Florida lawmakers tee up fight with DeSantis after passing immigration bill
Florida state lawmakers passed their own version of a bill aimed at curbing illegal immigration, setting up a showdown with Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), who labeled the legislation “weak.” The bill was announced earlier this week after House Speaker Daniel Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton,
Florida Gov. DeSantis to lawmakers on their immigration bill: 'Veto pen is ready'
"The veto pen is ready," he posted on X Wednesday, after having telegraphed earlier this week that the bill was doomed.
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 lawmakers pass sweeping immigration bill to help with Trump crackdown
Florida lawmakers have passed a sweeping immigration bill, setting aside half a billion dollars in public funds to help carry out President Donald Trump’s crackdown on people in the country illegally.
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 independence of our separate branch of government,” House
DeSantis plans to veto Florida immigration bill passed by GOP Legislature
The veto decision represents further decay of the quickly deteriorating relationship between the governor and Legislature.
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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DeSantis to host roundtable at Florida Gulf Coast University on Wednesday
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to host a roundtable at Florida Gulf Coast University on Wednesday morning.
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Gov. DeSantis holding roundtable event in Fort Myers Wednesday
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is holding a roundtable event in Fort Myers on Wednesday morning. DeSantis will be joined by ...
Gov. DeSantis blasts new immigration bill at Titusville press conference
DeSantis said the new legislation would hinder his ability to marshal law enforcement agencies around the state to execute ...
Gov. DeSantis promises to veto Trump Act
The act would name Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture, the state’s chief immigration officer, who would oversee ...
What does ICE stand for? Immigration crackdown coming to Florida, US under Trump
On Monday, the Florida Highway Patrol conducted a joint operation with federal immigration officers in Jefferson County to ...
Florida lieutenant governor backs off support of in-state tuition for undocumented students
She announced her changed stance on Saturday via her X account, responding to a video posted by state Sen. Jason Pizzo, a ...
Maxwell: Florida’s new attorney general has a history of hiding public records
Maxwell: Florida’s next attorney general is a political operative who has been fighting in court for 2 years to hide public ...
Agriculture commissioner could become Florida's immigration czar. Who is Wilton Simpson?
The Florida Legislature is set to vote on a bill to make state Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson the new Chief ...