Florida Republicans defy DeSantis to push their own immigration bill

Defying DeSantis, Florida Legislature Gavels Out Of Special Session, Then Reconvenes

By Steve Wilson, The Daily Signal | January 28, 2025 The Florida Legislature responded Monday to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ call for a special session by gaveling out of his and convening its own. Lawmakers will only take up an immigration-related bill and will not tackle the other issues called for in DeSantis’ proclamation, which included condominium regulations, electoral security reforms, and modifying the state’s ballot initiative process. DeSantis…

In Florida, the legislature rejected a special session called by Governor Ron DeSantis. Although the Republican majority proposes to continue the discussion of migration issues, the suggested laws could be less severe than those presented by the governor. José Pernalete with the report.

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Defying DeSantis, Florida Legislature Gavels Out of Special Session, Then Reconvenes

THE CENTER SQUARE—The Florida Legislature responded Monday to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ call for a special session by gaveling out of his and convening its own. Lawmakers will only take up an immigration-related bill and will not tackle the other issues called for in DeSantis’ proclamation, which included condominium regulations, electoral-security reforms, and modifying the state’s ballot-initiative process. DeSantis blasted the move in a video releas…

Illegal immigrants who rape, murder children would get death penalty under Florida bill

The amended TRUMP Act would increase penalties for illegal immigrants who commit capital crimes.