Ron DeSantis doubled down on his push for the state to pass new laws to fight illegal immigration, even as Republican legislative leaders are reticent to do anything until the regular session that begins in March.

Gov. Ron DeSantis calling a special session to work on stopping illegal immigration isn't a surprise. Here's why.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling state lawmakers into a special session to help carry out President-elect Donald Trump’s promises for a swift crackdown on immigration.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday scoffed at Florida’s legislative leaders who said he was “premature” to call for a special session on immigration, then outlined an aggressive agenda that includes forcing local law enforcement to cooperate in federal deportation efforts,

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) will announce a host of policies Wednesday morning to aid President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for mass deportations and immigration reform as soon as he is sworn into office.

Two days after Florida’s GOP legislative leaders said that they were not aware of any specific guidance from Donald Trump about his plans to combat illegal immigration, Gov. Ron DeSantis responded Wednesday with a detailed list of proposals he expects the Legislature to approve when it convenes in the special session he has called for later

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is outlining the measures he’s seeking in a special legislative session to help President-elect Donald Trump crack down on illegal immigration. DeSantis held a news conference Wednesday with Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and some Florida sheriffs to give details on what he wants done during the special session,