Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a Memorandum of Understanding between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations and Florida Highway Patrol

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.

Flanked by Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, Gov. Ron DeSantis said the bill would deter local law enforcement from deporting undocumented immigrants.

The union representing the majority of troopers warns the agency needs millions more dollars to carry out its work.

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.

Gov. Ron DeSantis says he will veto an immigration bill passed by lawmakers that he says doesn't go far enough and will actually hamstring state and local law enforcement officers on immigration enforcement duties.

DeSantis said the new legislation would hinder his ability to marshal law enforcement agencies around the state to execute deportations.

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

The Trump-fueled rush to legislate has produced a bill that focuses on its efforts on enforcement but doesn’t try to meaningfully stem the tide of immigration. | Opinion

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis promised to veto an immigration bill on Wednesday in the latest escalation of a statehouse showdown with Republican legislative leaders over whose proposals would best carry out President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

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