Florida Legislature Pushes Back On Desantis' Special Session Call On Immigration

Florida lawmakers are rejecting Gov. Ron DeSantis' push for a special legislative session aimed at enforcing stricter immigration laws ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's return to office.

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While DeSantis holds the authority to call a special session, leaders in the Florida House and Senate have the power to legislate - or not.

DeSantis announced his intention Monday morning to convene a special session to address immigration enforcement, including a law requiring state and local law enforcement to assist in mass deportations and the repeal of in-state tuition for undocumented students.

The response from legislative leaders came swiftly.