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.
Florida's sheriffs are getting a clear directive from Gov. Ron DeSantis: cooperate with the federal government's new immigration crackdown.But local sheriffs tell WPBF 25 News Investigative Reporter Terri Parker that doesn't mean they are going to start rounding up residents — illegal or not.
The governor wants legislators to act quickly, pinning the need for urgency to the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
The Legislature’s resistance harkens back to a time in which lawmakers regularly pushed back against the governor.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis calls a special legislative session to address illegal immigration, proposing local law enforcement involvement.
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
You can view me as like a dog that’s got you on the ankle on immigration,” Gov. Ron DeSantis told reporters in Tallahassee on Tuesday.
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.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Friday ordered state public safety and corrections officials to fully cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
San Diego County’s Board of Supervisors, for example, recently voted to forbid local law enforcement from aiding federal immigration agencies (such as U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement) ...
WFSU News Reporter Adrian Andrews had a phone conversation with Immigration Attorney Elizabeth Ricci of Rambana & Ricci, P.L.L.C in Tallahassee on Jan. 16 about the 10 proposed laws DeSantis is asking the Florida Legislature to discuss.
The governor will be joined by Sheriff T.K. Waters and Florida Dept. of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Executive Director Dave Kerner.