US EditionFlorida lawmakers pass immigration bill despite DeSantis opposition
- The Florida Legislature passed the Trumps Act, a bill that revamps immigration laws and includes over $500 million in funding for enforcement efforts, despite Governor Ron DeSantis' opposition.
- The bill removes much of DeSantis' authority over immigration and designates Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson as the Chief Immigration Officer.
- The measure repeals in-state tuition for students living in the country illegally and imposes tougher penalties on immigrants committing crimes.
- The passage of the bill reflects a shift in support from Republican lawmakers away from DeSantis' proposals, indicating frustrations with his immigration initiatives.
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Florida Bill That Impacts on Undocumented Students: Farewell to the State Tuition Discount · Global Voices
The Florida Legislature passed a bill with extensive immigration measures, one of which directly affects undocumented students in that state: the elimination of the state tuition benefit for those who went to high school in the State of the Sun. With the implementation of the initiative, these people will have to face higher costs of higher education.What the Florida-approved law says about the tuition of undocumented studentsThe regulation, cal…
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Calls For "Strongest" Immigration Laws In The Nation
Governor Ron DeSantis held a series of roundtable discussions on Wednesday with law enforcement officials and Floridians impacted by illegal immigration, emphasizing the urgent need for robust state legislation to address the ongoing immigration crisis. The discussions, held in Titusville and Fort Myers, focused on… Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Calls For “Strongest” Immigration Laws In The Nation
'It’s immaturity': Defiant GOP leader slams DeSantis as governor handed defeat in Florida
In defiance of Gov. Ron DeSantis, the Republican-led Florida Legislature passed a bill late Tuesday night anointing Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson as the state’s chief immigration officer and zapping millions of dollars from the governor’s office for immigration enforcement. The bill cl...
Florida Lawmakers Pass the TRUMP Act
Florida lawmakers passed a sweeping immigration bill Tuesday, setting aside half a billion dollars in public funds to help carry out President Trump's crackdown on those in the country illegally. Following more than four hours of deliberations on Tuesday, Florida's Republican-dominated Legislature passed the measure largely along party lines. The...
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