Governor Ron DeSantis Holds a Roundtable in Fort Myers on the Need for Strong Immigration Enforcement Legislation https://t.co/8h36R9H6E8
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) January 29, 2025
“The bill neuters what our state agencies are currently (and successfully) doing to crack down on illegal immigration…”
“We must have the strongest law in the nation on immigration enforcement. We cannot be weak. That’s what the people expect and what the people have voted for in recent elections, culminating in the mandate earned by President Trump to enact the largest deportation program in history.
The bill that narrowly passed the Florida legislature last night fails to honor our promises to voters, fails to meet the moment, and would actually weaken state immigration enforcement.
The removal of illegal aliens residing in our state requires strong legislation that will guarantee state and local deportation assistance, end catch and release, eliminate magnets such as remittances, and adopt supporting policies that will protect Floridians from the scourge of illegal immigration.
The veto pen is ready.”
“There is no justification for doing this if you actually want to enhance enforcement. The purpose of the provision is to stop enforcement. It weakens current law and practice significantly. Florida becomes a de facto sanctuary state. This is a betrayal of the voters.”
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Governor Ron DeSantis Holds a Roundtable in Titusville on the Need for Strong Immigration Enforcement Legislation https://t.co/ID6GGsgeTx
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) January 29, 2025
