US EditionDeSantis signs sweeping immigration bills after a feud with Florida Republicans
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis approved a package of immigration bills, resolving a conflict with state Republican leaders over immigration policy.
- The bills allocate $298 million for over 80 state jobs in immigration enforcement and provide grants for local government expenses.
- The legislation mandates the death penalty for undocumented immigrants convicted of capital offenses, including first-degree murder.
- Senator Randy Fine stated that the bills are designed to support the Trump administration's immigration plans.
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DeSantis aligns with Trump: Migrants could get death penalty if they commit crimes in Florida
The governor of Florida, Republican Ron DeSantis, signed on Thursday two broad laws that harden the conditions of irregular migrants and facilitate in this state the implementation of the massive deportation agenda of the president of the United States, Donald Trump.The projects establish harsher penalties for undocumented migrants who commit crimes, stricter enforcement requirements for local officials and changes in the controversial state mig…
Tallahassee Reports
News Service of FloridaLawmakers Pass Illegal Immigration Crackdown
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — President Donald Trump emerged as the biggest winner Thursday as the Republican-controlled Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis approved a suite of measures aimed at strengthening enforcement of illegal immigration. Quickly signed into law by the governor, the wide-ranging plan toughens penalties for crimes committed by undocumented immigrants; creates a statewide immigration enforcement panel;…
DeSantis Signs Illegal Immigration Bills After Disagreement With Legislature
The Florida Legislature has delivered on legislation concerning illegal immigration during its special session, passing two bills in both chambers after hours of debate and receiving Gov. Ron DeSantis’s signature on Feb. 13. “Florida leads the way yet again, as we have done on issue after issue over these many years,” the governor said at a press conference, calling the bills “the strongest legislation to combat illegal immigration of any state…
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