DeSantis, illegal immigration

Amid budget debut, DeSantis says talks with Legislature underway on immigration compromise
Gov. Ron DeSantis released a budget plan Monday that includes more than $500 million to crack down on illegal immigration.
DeSantis turns down the volume in immigration battle with legislative leaders
Gov. Ron DeSantis attempted to salve the intense enmity that has grown in recent weeks between himself and Florida legislative Republicans over the issue of illegal immigration in public remarks he made on Monday morning.
Gov. Ron DeSantis proposes $115.6 billion budget amid immigration bill conflicts
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is rolling out his next budget proposal, aiming to reduce spending next year amidst ongoing conflicts with lawmakers over an immigration bill.
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.
What to watch for as DeSantis, GOP leaders clash over immigration
The Florida Legislature still must send the bill to him before he acts. Here’s what to watch for in the coming days.
Gov. DeSantis’ ‘law and order’ budget puts illegal immigration over prisons
If budgets are a statement of priorities, Gov. Ron DeSantis in his seventh proposed budget makes clear where his lie. His budget proposal for the 2025-26 fiscal year slots a lot of money to thwart and address illegal immigration, while allocating a relatively modest sum for state’s the criminal justice system.
DeSantis softens tone in immigration clash with lawmakers
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposed budget would direct $505 million to the state Division of Emergency Management for immigration enforcement and earmark another $4.4 million to set up a “special immigration unit” within the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission “to immediately assist the federal administration’s enforcement of illegal immigration.
Amid dispute with Republicans, DeSantis signals optimism an immigration deal can be had
After spending a week castigating a legislative plan addressing illegal immigration, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday adopted a more conciliatory tone as he laid out his proposed budget for the upcoming ...
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis rolls out $115 billion budget plan to support immigration enforcement
As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Legislature continue their feud over immigration, the governor proposed a $115.6 billion ...
Stopping in Destin, DeSantis continues rhetorical war with Legislature over immigration
Gov. Ron DeSantis made a stop in Destin on Friday, continuing a days-long tour lambasting state lawmakers who spurned him on ...
DeSantis signals veto of immigration bill passed by Florida GOP lawmakers: 'Fails to meet the moment'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday he plans to veto a so-called watered-down immigration bill passed by state ...
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‘Great discussions’ between Gov. DeSantis, Legislature could lead to immigration compromise
A major bone of contention: the Governor wants to control the fight against illegal immigration. The TRUMP Act passed by the ...
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DeSantis takes a more conciliatory tone, says 'we'll land the plane' on immigration bill
A week after the Legislature snubbed his proposals, Gov. Ron DeSantis appeared to tamp down his dispute with GOP leaders, ...
Florida's TRUMP Act: Experts Warn Immigration Bill 'Makes No Economic Sense'
Experts warn Florida's immigration bill will hurt the economy as DeSantis fights GOP lawmakers over enforcement.
Unity in sight? DeSantis, lawmakers edge toward immigration deal, but tensions remain
After days of arguing back and forth over immigration proposals, is an agreement between Governor Ron DeSantis and state ...