Among other things, legislative leaders want to remove the governor’s ability to declare state of emergencies over immigration.

State lawmakers sent their proposal fighting illegal immigration to Governor Ron DeSantis. The governor will have 15 days to sign or veto the only immigration bill he has received after spending the last two weeks pushing lawmakers to act on the issue,

In a special session on Monday, leaders seemed to be declaring their independence from a governor who has wielded so much power that legislative sessions have become largely predictable rubber stamps.

Lawmakers are considering stripping DeSantis of his immigration enforcement powers, which the governor used to fly migrants to Martha’s Vineyard three years ago.

Lawmakers are proposing to transfer much of DeSantis’ immigration oversight authority to Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson.

Florida lawmakers resumed their work on an immigration package as it remains a top issue in Tallahassee. State officials made some<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More

In a stunning move, the GOP-led Florida Legislature on Monday rebuffed a push by Gov. Ron DeSantis to pass a slew of bills on immigration.

Gov. Ron DeSantis' call for a special legislative session to address illegal immigration has exposed a long-simmering feud with his Republican colleagues in the Legislature. It has also exposed what legislators say are the shortcomings and lack of transparency of two of his key immigration initiatives.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis warned state lawmakers not to defy him on illegal immigration, saying it would be politically "hazardous" to close a special session without progress.