DeSantis faces rare showdown with GOP legislative leaders over immigration special session
After calling a special session, set to begin Monday, DeSantis could get a stern rebuke from his GOP colleagues.
Florida Legislature Convenes For Special Session Called By Governor DeSantis
The Florida Legislature will convene a special session Monday at the behest of Governor Ron DeSantis, despite objections from legislative leaders. Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Daniel Perez announced the session in a joint memo on Friday but offered no details on how lawmakers would address the Governor's agenda.
Lawmakers will convene for Special Session, but have yet to file any bills for consideration
Lawmakers have been formally called to Tallahassee on Monday. But as of the close of business on the Friday before a scheduled Special Session, no legislation has been filed for consideration.
Lawmakers might be on course for a special session snub next week despite DeSantis’ warning
As lawmakers prepare for an early return to the Capitol next week, Governor Ron DeSantis is warning of political repercussions if they fail to address immigration reform.
DeSantis in Unusual Standoff With Republican Lawmakers Over His Call for a Special Session To Boost Trump’s Deportation Plans
Mr. DeSantis is trying to show his support for President Trump’s priorities on issues ranging from what to call the Gulf of Mexico to immigration to plans for mass deportation. However, it appears that after roughly six years of mostly having the GOP-controlled state legislature go along with his priorities, he is facing resistance.
Could there be a special session snub as Florida lawmakers head back to the Capitol?
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Florida Senate and House will convene Monday for Special Session
As of mid-Friday morning, no bills had been filed for the special session, according to the Florida Senate website.
Florida lawmakers gird for special session on immigration as DeSantis doubles down
A political standoff is brewing in Tallahassee as Gov. Ron DeSantis calls lawmakers back for a special session Monday to fast-track his immigration crackdown.
DeSantis pushes Florida lawmakers to take action on illegal immigration, warns of consequences for defiance
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis warned state lawmakers not to defy him on illegal immigration, saying it would be politically "hazardous" to close a special session without progress.
Gov. Ron DeSantis, GOP-controlled Legislature could be headed for special session collision
The Republican-led Legislature could, for the first time, find itself on a special-session collision course with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. DeSantis has called lawmakers into a weeklong special session beginning Monday to address a number of high-profile and complicated issues,
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Jessica Baker bill requires jails to cooperate with ICE, fulfilling a Ron DeSantis wish. But it’s not for Special Session
Rep. Jessica Baker’s HB 245 mandates that “each law enforcement agency operating a detention facility must enter into a ...
Special session set for next week
A special session is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 27, in Florida. We speak with Florida State Representative Anna Eskamani ...
TN’s role in mass deportations: Federal ‘illegal immigration enforcement’ to be considered during special session
Proposals include everything from incentives to local law enforcement agencies that help enforce federal immigration policies ...
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Gov. Bill Lee calls special session to tackle vouchers, disaster relief and immigration
The special session would allow lawmakers to focus on the topics in a more dedicated way. The special session would begin Jan ...