Florida 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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Leaning Left8Leaning Right5Center8Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Left, 38% Center
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- 38% of the sources lean Left, 38% of the sources are Center
38% Center
L 38%
C 38%
R 24%
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