Posted on 01/24/2025 9:36:01 AM PST by DFG
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday pushed Republican state lawmakers to take urgent action on illegal immigration, voting to fight like a "junkyard dog" and warning of political consequences for defiance.
The governor leaned on the Florida legislature ahead of a special session next week, during which he wants legislators to pass new bills to crack down on illegal immigration in sync with President Donald Trump's administration at the federal level. But GOP leaders have called the session "premature" and signaled that they may gavel out without taking action on the governor's agenda items.
DeSantis warned that would be a costly mistake. "It would be very, very hazardous politically," he told reporters during a roundtable discussion at the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. He also suggested that he will call for another special session of the legislature if GOP leaders delay action.
"I have my constitutional authority to wield in this process and I will continue to wield it as appropriate so that we're able to get the job done," he said, adding that he would fight like a "junkyard dog" to get his immigration policies enacted.
"You don't let go."
DeSantis wants Republicans to enact laws that would require state and local officials to comply with the new immigration orders issued by the White House and provide funding for them to do so. He has also called for legislation that would penalize state and local officials who violate Florida's "anti-sanctuary policies," WPTV reported.
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There are Republicans in Florida opposed to restriction on immigration? They need to go!
Thank you Ron..and Don.
Business owners of both parties have become addicted to cheap slave labor.
“DeSantis wants Republicans to enact laws”
That’s the key to success. Executive Orders can be repealed with the stroke of a pen the next time a Dem becomes POTUS. Hopefully, the people will realize how much better the nation is without a wide-open border, but we cannot count on that. Only tough federal legislation to legally codify Trump’s EOs will do the job.
Of course, a simple Constitutional Amendment would be even better: “Border jumpers and invaders will be executed on the spot.”
Happy endings are great but happy beginnings, before the ink is dry on the inaugural documents, ain’t too shabby. LOL
Let me guess.
The Bush Family is causing problems inside of FL
“The Bush Family is causing problems inside of FL”
The gift that keeps on giving.
What a guy! Doing a great job.
“But GOP leaders have called the session “premature” and signaled that they may gavel out without taking action on the governor’s agenda items.”
Pretty typical of the G-O-P.
I hope DeSantis keeps them in a hammerlock until they pass the requisite legislation to assist with Trump’s immigration agenda.
A tip of the hat to Gov. DeSantis.
There are Freepers who should read the articles to which they post.
The wealthy also love their cheap labor nannies, gardeners and other workers.
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