14 hours ago · FILE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at the Heritage Foundation 50th Anniversary Celebration leadership summit, Friday, April 21, 2023, in Oxon Hill, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

DeSantis had argued for this legislation by citing the George Floyd protests of 2020 and the 2021 United States Capitol attack, although only the former was mentioned at the signing ceremony. [249] Several months after the signing, a federal judge blocked the portion of the law that introduced a new definition of "riot", calling it too vague. [250]

2 days ago · TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — In Florida, it’s game on between Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state’s Republican lawmakers. In a stunning rebuke to DeSantis, who was once floated as the Republican successor to President Donald Trump, Florida lawmakers on Monday gaveled in a special session called by the governor to help carry out Trump’s aggressive immigration agenda — and then within minutes ...

2 days ago · The leaders said that they would set aside $500 million for local agencies to assist with immigration enforcement (as Mr. DeSantis had requested), increase certain criminal penalties (though not ...

2 days ago · TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — President Donald Trump’s push to quickly overhaul the immigration system is at the center of a civil war between Republicans in Florida, with Gov. Ron DeSantis facing off ...

2 days ago · United States Florida Republicans defy DeSantis to push their own immigration bill TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — In Florida, it’s game on between Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state’s Republican ...

Last week, Governor Ron DeSantis answered the call for support and reinforcements following a letter from Governors Greg Abbott of Texas and Doug Ducey of Arizona requesting immediate assistance assist with the security crisis overwhelming law enforcement at the southern border.

Jun 26, 2023 · Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday provided his most detailed plan yet for securing the U.S. southern border with Mexico as he tries to make up ground against Donald Trump in the race...

Jun 26, 2023 · Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday unveiled a sweeping plan to overhaul the nation’s immigration system and ramp up border enforcement, vowing to end birthright citizenship, “repel the invasion” at...

Jun 7, 2023 · TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican presidential candidate who has made immigration a major theme in his campaign, is doubling down on the idea that Republicans need to come together...