‘Veto pen is ready.’ DeSantis says he’ll reject lawmakers’ competing immigration bill
DeSantis said that the Legislature’s bill “fails to honor our promises to voters, fails to meet the moment, and would actually weaken state immigration enforcement.”
'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.
DeSantis signals he will veto immigration bill passed by Florida GOP lawmakers
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Wednesday he plans to veto a Republican-sponsored immigration bill that was passed by the Florida Legislature this week, marking the latest salvo in his feud
Florida lawmakers reject special session on immigration called by DeSantis
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida House and Senate openly rebuked Gov. Ron DeSantis’ call for a special session on immigration Monday by defiantly rejecting his slate of bills, then adjourning and immediately regrouping to consider alternative legislation approved by their leaders.
DeSantis vows to block Florida Legislature’s immigration bill: ‘The veto pen is ready’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday promised to veto the immigration bill passed by state lawmakers when it reaches his desk.
DeSantis Says He Will Veto Immigration Bill in Clash With Lawmakers
The veto pledge capped a dramatic few days in which Republican legislators publicly criticized Gov. Ron DeSantis and portrayed themselves as truer allies of President Trump.
Florida lawmakers defy DeSantis with early exit from special session he demanded
Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez, a Republican, immediately gaveled out of the special session declared by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), decrying it as a “stunt,” leading lawmakers to gavel into their own.
What to watch for as DeSantis, GOP leaders clash over immigration
The Florida Legislature still must send the bill to him before he acts. Here’s what to watch for in the coming days.
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Ben Albritton, Daniel Perez lay out stiffer penalties for undocumented criminals as part of TRUMP Act revision
A new memo from Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Daniel Perez outlines changes that will be brought on the ...
DeSantis is likely to veto the immigration bill. Does the Senate have the votes to override it?
Nearly every provision of the Trump Act can be supported by Floridians of all political stripes and regions across the state ...
Florida lawmakers approve immigration bill in rebuke to DeSantis, setting up potential veto fight
Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has strongly criticized the bill as "weak," is likely to veto it and could call lawmakers back for ...
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‘Just not telling the truth’: Ben Albritton, Daniel Perez blast Gov. DeSantis for ‘blatant lies’ about TRUMP Act
Unlike others, the Legislature is not interested in misleading or attacking Floridians, especially Florida law enforcement. ' ...
After rebuke from legislative leaders, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pledges to veto immigration bill
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis promised Wednesday to veto a sweeping immigration bill, in the latest ...
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Senate Republicans Open to Keep In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants
TALLAHASSEE—Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Senator President Ben Albritton, and House Speaker Danny Perez are in the middle ...
Appeals court rejects attempt to kill lawsuit by former Central Florida Senate hopeful against fellow Republicans
Candidate alleged that political mailer communicated he was ‘controlled by the Chinese Communist Party and takes money from ...