2 days ago · Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted Florida lawmakers in a fiery press conference Friday, denouncing the state’s recently passed immigration bill as a “betrayal” and vowing to veto it. He accused legislative leaders of weakening immigration enforcement and prioritizing business interests over public ...

4 days ago · Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has promised to veto a sweeping immigration bill. It’s the latest escalation in a statehouse showdown between DeSantis’ office and the Republican leaders, who have sparred over whose proposals would best carry out President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.

4 days ago · A day after Florida lawmakers passed their version of anti-illegal immigration legislation, Gov. Ron DeSantis did the expected, saying he would kill the bill. "The veto pen is ready," he posted on ...

TALLAHASSEE, Florida — Gov. Ron DeSantis suffered a stunning defeat courtesy of his own party Monday as the Legislature refused to hold a special session dealing with immigration and ballot ...

5 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 ...

5 days ago · Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida promised on Wednesday to veto legislation that would toughen immigration enforcement in the state and blasted fellow Republicans for not going far enough after they ...

5 days ago · DeSantis said his office was not involved in discussions about the bill that passed Tuesday, which he called “weak, weak, weak.”

Jan 13, 2025 · Gov. Ron DeSantis has called a Special Session starting Jan. 27 to take up legislation cracking down on illegal immigration. The Republican Governor said he wants policies in place quickly...

Mar 15, 2024 · TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed bills Friday that increase the prison and jail sentences for immigrants who are living in the United States illegally if they are convicted of driving without a license or committing felonies.

Jun 26, 2023 · In his first major policy rollout of his 2024 presidential campaign, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday proposed a sweeping crackdown on illegal immigration, including sending the US...