POLITICO reporter and author of Florida Playbook Kimberly Leonard joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to break down the chaos in Tallahassee regarding the state legislature's feud with Governor Ron DeSantis and their push to pass the TRUMP Act as opposed to Governor DeSantis' plan to address illegal immigration in Florida.
Republicans in Tallahassee rejected a DeSantis proposal, instead coming up with their own immigration plan to match President Donald Trump’s orders.
Florida lawmakers rejected Gov. Ron DeSantis' special session on illegal immigration but immediately segued into their own session with their own version of a similar bill.
Florida lawmakers are in Tallahassee on Monday for a special session called by Gov. Ron DeSantis to address illegal immigration.
This was the first time the Republican-controlled legislature denied a Republican governor a special session since the GOP took control in the 1990s.
President Donald Trump’s push to quickly overhaul the nation’s immigration system is at the center of a civil war between Ron DeSantis and Florida Republicans.
"The roads could become hazardous beginning this afternoon. There’s going to be ice, there’s going to be snow..."
Lawmakers are considering stripping DeSantis of his immigration enforcement powers, which the governor used to fly migrants to Martha’s Vineyard three years ago.
DeSantis has excelled at growing his enemies list due to his superfluous pursuit of political battles. However, for those he sought to sideline — such as Susie Wiles and Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson — his tactics have only fueled their rise.
TALLAHASSEE—In a rare departure from party loyalty, the Republican-dominated Florida Legislature on Monday overrode the governor's veto for the first time in
Advocacy groups on Tuesday traveled to Tallahassee to contribute to the conversations, which have many immigrants concerned about the future. Leaders from these groups including The Florida Immigrant Coalition stood in front of the press, essentially dissecting the proposed bill and the impacts on their communities.