Gov. Ron DeSantis calling a special legislative session to address illegal immigration isn't a surprise, given the governor's history of pushing policy that has made Florida one of the most unwelcome environments for immigrants who are in the country ...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Thursday afternoon in Jacksonville. Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters and Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Executive Director Dave Kerner are expected to join the governor at the JSO headquarters on East Bay Street.
Governor Ron DeSantis, Sheriff T.K. Waters, and State Representative Kiyan Michael (D-Jacksonville Beach) joined state and federal law enforcement for a roundtable discussion on immigration policy in Jacksonville on Thursday.
Among his priorities, the governor said he wants to force local police to assist with immigration enforcement and require E-verify for money transfers.
Trump, who endorsed the Governor’s call for a Special Session, told DeSantis he got elected to “solve” the “immigration issue,” and DeSantis said Florida is “ready, willing and able to assist” with his Special Session called for the last week of January offering a timely opportunity.
DeSantis called upon the Florida Legislature to convene a special session to prepare for sweeping immigration policies once Donald Trump takes office.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is praising the sweeping set of executive actions on immigration that President Donald Trump’ signed on his first day in office on Monday, saying they provide a “great road map” for Florida lawmakers to follow during a special legislative session the governor has called for next week in Tallahassee.
Gov. Ron DeSantis, joined by a couple of Central Florida sheriffs, delivered the remarks from Winter Haven on Wednesday. Watch them here:
The governor will be joined by Sheriff T.K. Waters and Florida Dept. of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Executive Director Dave Kerner.
Rep. Kiyan Michael, a reliable DeSantis ally from the Jacksonville Beaches and an “angel mom” who lost her son to an illegal immigrant, stressed her support for the Session at the event. “You’ve been ahead of everybody else,” the legislator said.
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is asking Florida residents to call on two state legislators to support and participate in the upcoming special session to address