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'WORST VOTE': DeSantis attacks state lawmakers, intends to veto immigration bill

"Worst vote," "weak sauce" and "why the hell would you do that" -- how Governor DeSantis described parts of a surprise immigration bill passed by state lawmakers late Tuesday night.

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Florida Gov. DeSantis to lawmakers on their immigration bill: 'Veto pen is ready'

"The veto pen is ready," he posted on X Wednesday, after having telegraphed earlier this week that the bill was doomed.

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Florida lawmakers' plan would take away much of DeSantis' authority over immigration

Among other things, legislative leaders want to remove the governor’s ability to declare state of emergencies over immigration.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signs pact with law enforcement in SWFL authorizing immigration policing

Gov. Ron DeSantis sealed an agreement with state law enforcement in Southwest Florida in an attempt to tackle illegal ...

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Polk Republican leader supports DeSantis, expresses disappointment with legislative leaders

John Velebir, chair of Polk County's Republican Party, said he is "very" concerned about the rift between Gov. DeSantis and ...

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In rush to appease Trump and outdo DeSantis, lawmakers focus on wrong end of immigration | Opinion

The Trump-fueled rush to legislate has produced a bill that focuses on its efforts on enforcement but doesn’t try to meaningfully stem the tide of immigration. | Opinion ...

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Florida Republicans launch rebellion against Ron DeSantis

The Florida Legislature is meeting in special session this week — but only on the issue of illegal immigration. In doing so, ...

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Gov. DeSantis criticizes 'TRUMP Act' during visit in Lee County

The governor criticized the bill dubbed The "TRUMP Act" that state lawmakers approved Tuesday night in a special session.

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‘Tennessee is heeding the call’: Lee presses forward on immigration agenda in special session

Gov. Bill Lee surprised many when he inserted an "illegal immigration agenda" into his proclamation for a special legislative ...

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Gov. Bill Lee calls on Tennessee legislature to create 'immigration enforcement' entity

Bill Lee is calling on state lawmakers to establish a new immigration ... Lee's announcement that immigration issues ...

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Gov. DeSantis says he has power to remove Lee Sheriff Marceno

Governor Ron DeSantis confirmed Thursday he indeed has the power to remove Sheriff Carmine Marceno if he sees fit.

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Tennessee Gov. Lee renews push for school vouchers, adds hurricane relief and immigration to effort

Bill Lee is doubling down on his efforts to enact ... Meanwhile, in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis has called a special session about Trump’s immigration policies and other topics that are ...

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Governor DeSantis to host Palm Beach roundtable amid TRUMP Act veto threat

Governor Ron DeSantis is set to hold a roundtable in Palm Beach on Thursday morning a day after he threatened to veto the ...

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