DeSantis Pushes Florida Immigration Alignment with Trump

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is spearheading a legislative effort to align the state's immigration policies with the incoming Trump administration's agenda on illegal immigration. DeSantis has called for a special legislative session on January 27 to address these issues, proposing measures such as appointing a state immigration enforcement officer, mandating local law enforcement's full participation in federal immigration programs, and establishing state-level penalties for illegal entry. Despite pushback from some Republican state leaders who consider the session premature, DeSantis insists on the urgency to act quickly under Trump's mandate. Other proposals include expanding the 287(g) deportation program, creating a rebuttable presumption that illegal aliens are flight risks, and requiring U.S. citizenship for voter registration. DeSantis argues that these initiatives will position Florida as a national leader in immigration enforcement, hoping to inspire other states to follow suit.