Jan 29, 2025 · Florida lawmakers have passed a sweeping immigration bill, setting aside half a billion dollars in public funds to help carry out President Donald Trump’s crackdown on people in the country illegally.

HB 1-B: Immigration GENERAL BILL by McClure Immigration; Revises provisions related to immigration including identification of chief immigration officer & creation of Office of State Immigration Enforcement , duties, responsibilities, & requirements for such officer & office; creation of a grant program for certain purposes; noncitizen voting; noncitizen employment; drivers license ...

Jan 28, 2025 · The Florida Legislature rejected some of Gov. Ron DeSantis' proposals for an immigration bill and, in the name of Donald Trump, introduced its own.

Jan 29, 2025 · TALLAHASSEE, Florida — Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will veto a sweeping illegal immigration bill passed Tuesday night by the state’s Republican-controlled Legislature, a move guaranteed to stoke ...

Jan 28, 2025 · TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A sweeping immigration bill in the Florida Legislature passed in both chambers Tuesday evening, sending the proposal to the governor's desk for a decision. The House voted to ...

Jan 29, 2025 · In collaboration with the White House, Republican leaders in the Florida Legislature revamped and approved a bill on Tuesday that seeks tougher penalties on undocumented immigrants that commit ...

WINTER HAVEN, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced proposals for Florida’s upcoming Special Legislative Session. The proposed actions will position Florida to quickly carry out President-Elect Donald Trump’s mandate to combat illegal immigration.

Apr 26, 2024 · Florida passed in 2023 one of the strictest immigration laws in the country, and now businesses struggle to find workers in several sectors of the economy

Mar 18, 2024 · Three new bills signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis this past Friday will tighten criminal prosecutions for undocumented immigrants. DeSantis has marked both his administration and …

Jun 28, 2023 · Below, FPI summarizes five things that people should know about SB 1718, complementing ongoing community efforts to educate Floridians about the measure’s most notable provisions. 1.The law does not allow hospitals to reveal someone’s immigration status or refuse them care.