Immigration

On "The Florida Roundup," Sen. Joe Gruters and Rep. Maxwell Frost offer insight on the legislation passed during the special session and the conflict between Gov. Ron DeSantis and some GOP lawmakers.

Gustavo Petro said that his government would provide loans to those who take up his offer to return home and enlist in one of its programs to start a business.

Political watchers say wanting credit for immigration policy ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial race and 2028 presidential election could be a factor behind the fighting between Florida's top Republican officeholders.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Darren Soto condemned the Trump administration’s revocation of a Temporary Protection Status extension for Venezuelans.

The governor plans to use his Florida Freedom Fund, which was key in defeating marijuana and abortion measures last year, to support strong conservative candidates against defiant legislators.

Gov. Ron DeSantis held another roundtable with local law enforcement as he seeks to introduce his own immigration laws in the face of opposition from state lawmakers.

DeSantis' statements come after the legislature rebuked him by gaveling out a special session on immigration DeSantis called where he wanted to pass his own legislative package.

President Donald Trump has said Republicans should help DACA recipients. So why is Florida poised to repeal their in-state tuition benefit?

Immigration advocates react to a sweeping immigration bill would eliminate in-state tuition waivers, which have made college accessible for 10 years to Florida students without legal status.

Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski cited the harm to the economy that could come from mass deportations.

The morning after the measure passed both chambers, Gov. Ron DeSantis said “the veto pen is ready” as soon as lawmakers send him the bill.

The sweeping measure comes a day after legislative leaders spiked Gov. Ron DeSantis’ special session centered on immigration, instead calling their own to get this bill passed.