Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is set to call a special legislative session to back Trump’s immigration agenda starting January 27

Tallahassee: So, Governor Ron DeSantis just announced he’s calling a special session of the Florida Legislature. This is all about helping President-elect Donald Trump with his immigration plans.
He mentioned during a press conference that the session will kick off the week of January 27. With Trump taking office on January 20, DeSantis expects some big changes right away.
DeSantis is really pushing for Florida to be ready to jump in and help with these new policies. He believes there will be a major shift in how things are handled at the border once Trump is sworn in.
He met with Trump recently at Mar-a-Lago and said the incoming president wants to empower state and local governments to tackle illegal immigration more effectively.
DeSantis stressed that Florida has a role to play in this fight. He wants state and local officials to help enforce immigration laws, which means they’ll need new legislation and funding to do so.
He also mentioned that there should be accountability for those not following the anti-sanctuary policies. If officials aren’t doing their jobs, he’s ready to take action against them.
Expect a big budget push too, with tens of millions likely going towards immigration enforcement and detention. DeSantis is even considering using the National Guard to help with federal immigration laws.
Trump has promised to carry out the largest deportation operation in U.S. history, and DeSantis is all in on supporting that effort.
This move by DeSantis is quite different from what some Democratic governors are doing. For instance, California’s Governor Gavin Newsom recently called for an emergency session to prepare for potential legal battles against Trump.
Newsom’s approach is about protecting rights and freedoms, while DeSantis is gearing up to support Trump’s agenda. It’s a clear divide in how states are preparing for the new administration.