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News in English (USA) / 12.02.2025 / 07:00

Florida Lawmakers Reach Immigration Deal Amid Tensions

In a series of special sessions, Florida lawmakers have managed to come together with Governor Ron DeSantis to reach a compromise on immigration legislation after weeks of conflict within the Republican party. The recent discussions have led to significant proposals, including a controversial bill that mandates the death penalty for unauthorized immigrants committing capital crimes. Lawmakers resumed their efforts to tackle immigration reform with the support of DeSantis, who has previously faced criticism for his approach. As tensions eased, a new board was established to oversee immigration enforcement, shifting control of certain aspects of the immigrant transport program to ICE. Despite the contentious nature of the debates, the legislature is poised to pass sweeping immigration legislation aimed at tightening enforcement and addressing issues highlighted by the Trump administration.
The New York Times, Tallahassee Democrat, CBS News, Newsweek, NBC Miami, WFLA, FOX 13 Tampa, Florida Politics, ActionNewsJax.com, WUSF