Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has promised to veto a sweeping immigration bill. It’s the latest escalation in a statehouse showdown between DeSantis’ office and the Republican leaders, who have sparred over whose proposals would best carry out President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.

TALLAHASSEE — The Florida House and Senate openly rebuked Gov. Ron DeSantis’ call for a special session on immigration Monday by defiantly rejecting his slate of bills, then adjourning and immediately regrouping to consider alternative legislation approved by their leaders.

Governor Ron DeSantis held a series of roundtable discussions with law enforcement officials and Floridians impacted by illegal immigration to discuss the urgent need for Florida to pass strong legislation to counter the illegal immigration crisis and assist the Trump Administration in border enforcement.

DeSantis has suggested he would veto the legislation rolled out on Monday by leaders of the Florida Legislature.

A new federal directive allowing immigration enforcement at schools has sparked fear and confusion in Lee County, with parents and community leaders raising concerns about its impact on students and f

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South Florida school districts say they are taking steps to try to calm fears while also complying with federal laws.

Florida schools will cooperate with all law enforcement working to enforce the nation’s laws on illegal immigration and keep our schools safe.'

The case drew attention amid a nationwide focus on the apprehension and deportation of undocumented immigrants.

While some people worry about the consequences of the immigration reform, others believe it is incredibly needed.

As President Donald Trump’s mass deportation plans ramp up, Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski says the president is taking the wrong approach.