Florida, Fla. — , Gov. Ron DeSantis wants lawmakers to create policy giving local authorities authority to enforce immigration laws in Florida.  ,
To do so, DeSantis suggested politicians might meet in Tallahassee for a particular program, an idea that comes only days after the 2024 Congressional Session ended.  ,
The plan would assuredly create illegal immigration a state level act, essentially giving local authorities authority to arrest a man if they believe they’re fraudulently crossing into the region. It may also harm state specified sanctions, such as fines or jail time.  ,
The Governor’s Office provided Spectrum News no more information.
” I’m working with folks … to give our law enforcement more authority to arrest and detain because I think that will be a huge disincentive for people to come if we can do it”, DeSantis said on the Sean Hannity radio show.  ,
The president’s vision for greater authorities power comes after Texas approved regulations empowering local law enforcement to officers immigration. The laws, nevertheless, is in legal purgatory. The U. S. Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed it to go into influence. Days later, a federal appeals court blocked it.  ,
The Texas rules — SB 4 — garnered the White House’s interest.  ,
” S. B. 4 is just another instance of Democratic leaders politicizing the frontier while blocking true options”, wrote White House Press Secretary Karine Jean- Pierre.
It even got the notice of the , Mexican state, who opposes the rules.
” Mexico is seriously concerned that SB 4 may be applied in a discriminatory manner and fears that its enforcement does lead to poor harassment, detention, removal and criminalization of Hispanic people and people of Latino appearance”, the Mexican government wrote to the 5th U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
To order a special session and pass such a law in Florida, DeSantis will need the Legislature’s approval. Neither chamber on Friday took a position on the proposal. In a statement, a House spokesman criticized the Biden administration and said they’re monitoring what “emerges through the courts”.
” We believe the Florida Legislature has given Governor DeSantis the tools he needs to keep Floridians safe”, wrote Andres Malave, as spokesman for House Speaker Paul Renner.  ,
Meanwhile, a Florida Senate spokesperson noted the civil and political chaos in Haiti, which DeSantis has warned may prompt a migrant influx. The island nation is indeed in crisis, plagued by widespread gang violence and the forced resignation of their prime minister.  ,
” The situation in Haiti is very serious, and from her perspective the Governor has always been very vigilant and proactive in addressing security concerns that impact our state and country”, Florida Senate Spokeswoman Katie Betta said of Senate President Kathleen Passidomo.  ,
The situation in Haiti prompted DeSantis Wednesday to , charter rescue flights , out of the island. Gang violence forced airport closures around Haiti, leaving many residents and tourists stranded.
” We understand that there’s people that are really in danger right now that are our fellow Floridians”, DeSantis said.
While Florida Democrats are not speaking against the rescue flights, they are voicing opposition against DeSantis ‘ latest proposal. Some suggest the move is DeSantis aiming to boost his political profile after a failed presidential run.
” Right now, Haitians are living in fear and uncertainty, their families in Florida worried and heartsick for what their future may bring”, Miami Gardens Democratic State Sen. Shevrin Jones. ” This is not a time to score political points off people’s suffering, this is a time to recognize that Haitians need our help”.
Democrats are also criticizing the governor’s willingness to order a special session on immigration, while issues such as rising property insurance rates remain problematic to Floridians.
” The casualties that we’re seeing with all this posturing to stay relevant on a national level are Floridians who are not getting the help that they need by the people who are supposed to be helping them”, said Miami Democratic State Rep. Ashley Gantt.
Last week, DeSantis signed another controversial immigration proposal. The , new law , will invalidate nonofficial ID forms, like out- of- state drivers licenses issued to undocumented migrants. Another bill ups the , penalties , for driving without a license.  ,
” We are throwing the book at you”, DeSantis said. ” You are going to regret coming to the state of Florida”.
Those laws will take effect in July.
More than 250 National Guardsmen and police officers are mobilized to police Florida’s southern coast.
