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DeSantis goes to battle with Florida Republicans in trying to get closer to Trump

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced a partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to enhance immigration enforcement in Florida on February 7, 2025.
The Florida Highway Patrol will gain new powers to detain illegal immigrants and cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under the 287 program.
DeSantis stated that this agreement would allow state troopers to expedite the deportation process and improve immigration enforcement.
Some officials express concerns about the funding and training needed for state troopers to effectively enforce federal immigration laws.

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Newsweek

Ron DeSantis gives Florida troopers new immigration powers

The Republican governor said now is the moment to partner with the White House in its mass deportation efforts.

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The Capitolist

DeSantis expands state immigration enforcement with new state-federal agreement

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Friday that the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has entered into a formal agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to expand the state’s role in enforcing federal immigration laws. Speaking at the Florida Capitol, DeSantis said the initiative aims to strengthen Florida’s ability to combat illegal immigration by allowing state law enforcement to act in coordination with U.S. Immigration and Customs…

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has reaffirmed his commitment to stringent immigration enforcement through a new agreement with ICE. This move highlights the state's role in supporting federal immigration policy amid ongoing national debates.

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WOFL

Gov. DeSantis, Florida sign agreement with Trump on immigration

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he has signed an agreement with President Trump to help tackle immigration enforcement in Florida and the U.S. Under the agreement between FHP and DHS, FHP state troopers will be allowed to up with federal immigration enforcement and efforts.

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Governor DeSantis deputizes state troopers for immigration enforcement in partnership with federal government

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Friday that Florida is entering into a partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to strengthen immigration enforcement in the state.

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DeSantis goes to battle with Florida Republicans in trying to get closer to Trump

In Florida, it’s still DeSantis vs. Trump. Once hailed as a potential heir to Donald Trump — and widely expected to have presidential aspirations in 2028 — Florida Gov. Ron

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