DeSantis Signs Controversial Immigration Bills Amid GOP Feud in Florida
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted stringent immigration laws, intensifying state efforts to enforce federal immigration policy, alongside ongoing political tensions within the GOP.
The laws put Florida — long a haven for immigrants — on the leading edge of conservative-controlled states working to leverage state and local resources for federal immigration enforcement.
DeSantis signs sweeping immigration bills after a feud with Florida Republicans
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The legislation gives Florida more resources and power to help the Trump administration round up and deport illegal immigrants.
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Florida Republicans passed a law in 2014, which then-Republican Gov. Rick Scott signed, that offered in-state tuition rates to those students, but since then, the mood of the Republican Party has shifted on immigration, and the waivers have been a top DeSantis target.
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Summary
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a comprehensive immigration bill, aiming to align state laws with Trump's policies. The legislation includes severe penalties for undocumented immigrants, including mandatory death sentences for certain offenses, increasing funding for law enforcement, and eliminating in-state tuition for undocumented students. The bill has sparked significant political tensions among Florida Republicans and faced criticism for its potential unconstitutionality. Supporters assert it enhances state collaboration with federal immigration enforcement amid national crackdown efforts, despite opposition from immigrant advocates and some legislators.
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