DeSantis speaks about immigration in Tampa

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Governor DeSantis touts state immigration enforcement at Tampa press conference Governor Ron DeSantis is touting the state’s partnership with the federal government to crack down on undocumented immigrants at the governor’s press conference at a Florida Highway Patrol station in Tampa on Monday. DeSantis repeatedly noted the state’s involvement in 287(g), a controversial federal program that allows law enforcement more power on behalf of ICE to …

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DeSantis speaks about immigration in Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Gov. DeSantis held a press conference in Tampa on Monday morning to discuss the state's effort to assist with federal immigration enforcement. The conference took place at the Florida Highway Patrol HQ, and the governor was joined by Dave Kerner, the director of highway safety, and Larry Keefe, director of immigration enforcement. The governor highlighted the recent actions of FHP and other law enforcement agencies in Operat…