Gov. Ron DeSantis calling a special session to work on stopping illegal immigration isn't a surprise. Here's why.

Ron DeSantis on Monday called upon state lawmakers to convene ... While DeSantis explained the crackdown on immigration would be on “illegal immigrants,” he also criticized immigration programs like the H1B visa, alluding to news about Elon Musk ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis calls a special legislative session to address illegal immigration, proposing local law enforcement involvement.

Among his priorities, the governor said he wants to force local police to assist with immigration enforcement and require E-verify for money transfers.

Trump, who endorsed the Governor’s call for a Special Session, told DeSantis he got elected to “solve” the “immigration issue,” and DeSantis said Florida is “ready, willing and able to assist” with his Special Session called for the last week of January offering a timely opportunity.

WFSU News Reporter Adrian Andrews had a phone conversation with Immigration Attorney Elizabeth Ricci of Rambana & Ricci, P.L.L.C in Tallahassee on Jan. 16 about the 10 proposed laws DeSantis is asking the Florida Legislature to discuss.

DeSantis told reporters he was exercising his state constitutional authority to call lawmakers into a special legislative session to address illegal immigration, as wel

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is praising the sweeping set of executive actions on immigration that President Donald Trump’ signed on his first day in office on Monday, saying they provide a “great road map” for Florida lawmakers to follow during a special legislative session the governor has called for next week in Tallahassee.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has called a Special Session starting Jan. 27 to take up legislation cracking down on illegal immigration.

DeSantis said Florida “stands ready, willing, and able” to assist the incoming president facilitate his immigration policies.

In criticizing the governor’s announcement, Democratic Orlando State Rep. Anna Eskamani pointed out that Florida already has strict immigration enforcement, including a law banning "sanctuary" cities and counties and that a special session is not needed.

Ron DeSantis on Monday called upon state ... While DeSantis explained the crackdown on immigration would be on “illegal immigrants,” he also criticized immigration programs like the H1B ...