Florida, DeSantis and immigration enforcement

DeSantis signs Florida’s new immigration law after fight with Republicans
The Republican-led legislature and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis agreed on a final product after a rare intra-party political battle brought out death threats.
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs compromise bill on immigration enforcement
After a month of online squabbling on social media, a third effort led to compromise legislation that the House and Senate both approved and the governor quickly signed.
Four Florida sheriffs tapped for council advising new state immigration enforcement board
Four sheriffs have been appointed to a council advising Florida's newly created immigration enforcement board, which will ensure federal immigration laws are enforced in the state.
Florida Immigration Enforcement Board and Council: Who's on it?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state's efforts to support President Donald Trump's administration's enforcement of immigration in the United States was moving "full speed ahead." He introduced Larry Leefe as the executive director of the state's new immigration enforcement board.
'Toughest immigration legislation': Florida pushes through new immigration laws
The US state of Florida is pushing through new immigration laws for the state, after its Governor Ron Desantis signed off on what he called the "toughest immigration legislation" in the country, with harsh penalties for undocumented immigrants,
Seats filled on new Florida organization to enforce illegal immigration laws
All the seats on the new organization that will enforce Florida’s illegal immigration laws, have now been filled. The ...
DeSantis signs wide-ranging immigration bill to complement Trump’s plan after rare feud with Florida legislature
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a wide-ranging immigration bill Thursday to compliment President Trump’s efforts to address ...
Florida seeks mandatory death sentences in immigration bill. Will courts allow it?
Florida lawmakers want to make the death penalty mandatory for immigrants in the country illegally who are convicted of ...
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Florida passes immigration bill, repealing in-state tuition for undocumented students
“We are ahead of the curve of ending the illegal immigration crisis,” said Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ... while ...
Florida's immigration crackdown continues with sweeping bill signed into law
"Facing South Florida" devotes the entire half hour to the immigration bill DeSantis signed and the tumultuous events leading up to it.
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Florida lawmakers tee up final votes on illegal immigration crackdown
The bill also sets up a State Board of Immigration Enforcement, consisting of DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet members: ...
Here’s what immigration crackdowns mean for Florida’s workforce
Changes in federal and state immigration policies may influence industries in Florida that rely heavily on migrant labor, ...
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs sweeping immigration bills
Measures include the creation of an immigration enforcement board and stiffer penalties for undocumented people who commit ...
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Florida’s immigration fight: Jason Pizzo bill demands all employers use E-Verify
Florida Senate Democratic Leader Jason Pizzo is critical of Republicans for not doing enough to stop illegal immigration by ...
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Florida Enacts Immigration-Related Laws Expanding Law Enforcement, Restricting In-State Tuition, and Increasing Criminal Penalties
On February 13, 2025, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 2-C and Senate Bill (SB) 4-C, immigration-related legislation that addresses a variety of matters, including ...