For a third time, lawmakers convene special immigration session, condemn online hate
Florida lawmakers convened another special session to boost immigration enforcement, two weeks after reaching a stalemate with Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida lawmakers set another immigration special session ─ with DeSantis’ support
The Senate president and House speaker issued a proclamation for a special session that will start Tuesday. They also released summaries of bills that include steps aimed at helping carry out President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration.
Florida legislative leaders kicks off third special session on illegal immigration
Florida Speaker of the House Daniel Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton gaveled in the third special session of the Legislature this winter on Tuesday, intending to craft a bill further cracking down on illegal immigration.
DeSantis and Florida Lawmakers Reach Deal on Immigration Enforcement Powers
The compromise ends a two-week feud over a bill GOP lawmakers passed last month that largely stripped DeSantis of his immigration enforcement powers.
Florida lawmakers to vote on revamped Governor backed immigration bill on Thursday
The House and Senate are set to vote on a new immigration bill on Thursday. The bill aims to address illegal immigration and support federal mass deportation efforts.
Florida lawmakers to hold another special session on immigration — now with DeSantis' support
Legislative leaders said the new session was called "for the exclusive purpose of passing legislation to combat illegal immigration."
Florida legislature declares special session to start tomorrow, DeSantis says legislative leaders are 'great partners'
Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Daniel Perez have issued a joint proclamation convening a special session of the legislature, starting at noon tomorrow, to consider bills to assist the federal government in enforcing immigration law.
Florida Gov. DeSantis, GOP leaders reach immigration deal, call another special session
GOP legislative leaders will convene another special session as they try again to pass sweeping new measures to boost immigration enforcement.
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