Gov. DeSantis, Border Czar Discuss Immigration Policies in Sarasota

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis hosted a roundtable at New College of Florida with U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan and former Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf, focusing on immigration policies. The trio largely aligned on the need for tighter border security and expressed support for President Trump's executive actions against illegal immigration, emphasizing the importance of codifying these measures into law. Homan highlighted a significant decline in border crossings, while Wolf criticized federal judges for siding with illegal migrants, asserting that no migrant has an inherent right to citizenship. DeSantis echoed sentiments about challenging judicial authority in immigration matters, questioning whether the country is governed by elected representatives or district judges. The discussion underscored a consensus among the participants on the urgency of enforcing immigration laws more strictly. The event reflected the ongoing political discourse surrounding immigration in the United States.