Florida lawmakers, DeSantis come together for new immigration bill
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Legislative leaders said the new session was called “for the exclusive purpose of passing legislation to combat illegal immigration.”

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — After publicly sparring for weeks, it appears Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida’s Republican legislative leaders are on the same page when it comes to enforcing President Trump’s immigration policies. 

Florida Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Daniel Perez on Monday evening called a special session “for the exclusive purpose of passing legislation to combat illegal immigration.” 

In their proclamation, they praised the “important feedback received from Governor DeSantis” during their previous special session held at the end of January.

In a follow-up memo, DeSantis called Albritton and Perez “great partners” in developing “an aggressive bill” on immigration.

This work toward “a shared goal” is a far cry from the contentious back-and-forth Desantis has had with Florida’s legislative leaders up until this point. 

DeSantis vs. Florida legislative leaders

It began when Albritton and Perez snubbed DeSantis’ call for a special session, saying it was “premature” and “completely irresponsible.”

The legislative leaders pushed back by immediately ending DeSantis’ special session, calling a new one and passing their own legislation on illegal immigration called the TRUMP Act.

In response, DeSantis promised to veto their bill, calling it “weak” and “watered-down.”

Now, they’re putting their differences aside to work toward their shared goal of ending illegal immigration and supporting the Trump administration’s mass deportation program.

Albritton and Perez said the new bill has “only minor modifications” from the TRUMP Act but promises to deliver the “strongest crackdown on illegal immigration in the nation.”

“Florida will help the Trump Administration to deliver on the President’s historic mandate to end illegal immigration. This is a big win for the people of Florida and demonstrates that we will continue to lead,” DeSantis said.

The special session is set to begin at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 11, and end at noon on Friday, Feb. 14. 

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