DeSantis warns 'weak' immigration bill will 'kneecap' law enforcement in face-off with legislature
The Florida governor says the legislature is actually weakening immigration powers as state bill draws concern from other Trump-friendly Republicans.
Florida law enforcement prepares for increase in immigration detentions amid federal crackdown
Immigration enforcement efforts across Florida are ramping up, leading to increased detentions and heightened concerns among immigrant communities.
DeSantis repeats threat to veto 'weak, destructive' state immigration crackdown bill
Flanked by Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, Gov. Ron DeSantis said the bill would deter local law enforcement from deporting undocumented immigrants.
After Rebuke From Legislative Leaders, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Pledges to Veto Immigration Bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis promised Wednesday to veto a sweeping immigration bill, in the latest escalation of a statehouse showdown between the governor and the state's Republican legislative leadership,
Florida lawmakers approve immigration bill in rebuke to DeSantis, setting up potential veto fight
Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has strongly criticized the bill as "weak," is likely to veto it and could call lawmakers back for another special session.
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.
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.
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
Where Ron DeSantis and Florida Republicans Clash on Immigration
Florida lawmakers defied DeSantis and approved their own version of sweeping immigration reforms amid a GOP power struggle.
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After Trump pardon, here are Florida defendants with Jan. 6 ties still facing legal woes
While President Trump granted clemency last week to more than 1,500 people involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S.
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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.
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Florida University System Approves a New Gen-Ed Curriculum After Law Restricted ‘Exploratory’ Content
The state’s public universities worked for months to vet their general-education courses in an attempt to bring them into ...
Florida highway troopers want more answers about new immigration powers
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a memorandum that could soon give highway patrol officers some of the power of federal immigration ...
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A challenge to Florida's age verification law for porn sites has been halted
A federal judge has put on hold a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a new Florida law requiring age verification ...
Officer kicked and beat handcuffed inmate, breaking his ribs at Florida prison, feds say
The inmate was identified in court filings as Mufid Elfgeeh, “one of the first Islamic State group terrorist recruiters ever captured in the United States.” ...
Trending Issues in Florida Construction Law That Attorneys Need to Be Aware Of
What’s happening in Florida construction law now? What trends should Florida construction attorneys be aware of? And how can they better serve the clients they represent? Here’s a closer look at ...
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Florida’s distracted driving law differs from other states. Here’s how
Florida does not have either of these laws – but the Sunshine State does prohibit local jurisdictions from starting their own distracted driving ban, per the GHSA data. To learn more about Florida’s ...
Florida House speaker on defense with GOP rank-and-file over feud with governor
Why would you put a department impacted by immigration in charge of immigration?” one Florida GOP member asked during a ...
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Advocates for Florida's undocumented students push back against proposed tuition law
The Florida Legislature is continuing its special session Tuesday, which is aimed at possibly revamping immigration-related ...
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New Florida Law Ties Homestead Exemption to Inflation
The state's new law automatically adjusts homestead exemptions to match inflation rates, marking a significant win for ...