Ron DeSantis, Florida lawmakers and immigration enforcement

DeSantis softens tone in immigration clash with GOP lawmakers
The Florida Legislature rejected DeSantis’ proposal and instead passed a bill giving Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson oversight of $500 million in immigration enforcement funds. DeSantis criticized the bill as "weak" and vowed to veto it.
Florida lawmakers and DeSantis say they have an immigration deal. Here’s what’s in it
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican legislative leaders reached a deal over illegal immigration Monday night that would require the governor to share enforcement powers with members of the Florida Cabinet.
Legislators and Governor DeSantis reach deal over stalled immigration bill
The Florida Legislature convened for another special session on Tuesday after Republican legislative leaders and Gov. Ron DeSantis reached a deal on immigration enforcement, likely ending a weeks-long public battle.
Immigration bills clear Florida legislature, head to Gov. DeSantis
Under the previous bill passed by lawmakers, SB 2B, state-level immigration enforcement would have moved solely under Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson. DeSantis called that bill “weak” and said Republican lawmakers were trying to undermine his efforts to crackdown on illegal immigration.
Diminished DeSantis: Immigration fight highlights Florida friction
A stalemate over an immigration bill has raised the question of whether DeSantis's clout in Florida has faded after his rise during the first part of his governorship.
Florida Gov. DeSantis, GOP leaders reach immigration deal, call another special session
GOP legislative leaders will convene another special session as they try again to pass sweeping new measures to boost immigration enforcement.
Florida’s immigration battle may be over soon. But will Republicans’ good times last?
Republican legislative leaders and the governor crafted a sweeping new proposal behind closed doors that aims to help President Donald Trump carry out his massive deportation effort.
Legislators, DeSantis come together on immigration, call third special session
Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Danny Perez announced Monday that “there has been a great deal of productive ...
Ron DeSantis, Florida legislature square off over who holds true MAGA immigration position
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is finding himself locked in a rare but bruising power struggle with the GOP-led state legislature ...
Why Ron DeSantis Changed Tack on Immigration Bill
The Florida governor softened his stance on the state's GOP-led Legislature after spending days attacking the Republican ...