Florida Gov. DeSantis signs two sweeping immigration bills
Measures include the creation of an immigration enforcement board and stiffer penalties for undocumented people who commit crimes.
Florida lawmakers pass immigration bills
President Donald Trump emerged as the biggest winner Thursday as the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis approved a suite of measures aimed at strengthening enforcement of illegal immigration.
Florida Gov. DeSantis set to sign compromise bill on immigration enforcement
Gov. Ron DeSantis was poised to sign into law sweeping immigration enforcement legislation Thursday — the result of negotiations with the Florida Legislature — to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order asking states to help round up and detain undocumented immigrants.
Immigration bills clear Legislature, head to Gov. DeSantis
The measures were the result of a deal between Gov. Ron DeSantis and his fellow Republican legislative leaders, House Speaker Danny Perez of Miami and Senate President Ben Albritton of Wauchula. DeSantis had vowed to veto the immigration bill the Legislature passed last month after they rejected his preferred immigration plan.
Gov. DeSantis signs nation's strongest legislation to combat illegal immigration
Governor Ron DeSantis signs a comprehensive immigration reform bill into law, creating a state board for enforcement and imposing stricter penalties.
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