Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a highly controversial package of immigration bills, marking a significant escalation in the state's efforts to combat illegal immigration. Notably, the legislation mandates the death penalty for undocumented immigrants who commit capital offenses, a provision exceeding the scope of former President Trump's executive orders. The bills, lauded by Republicans as the strongest in the nation, are expected to face legal challenges from Democrats and civil rights advocates who argue that the death penalty provision is unconstitutional.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a comprehensive package of immigration bills, aiming to implement former President Donald Trump 's mass deportation policies. Republicans assert that these laws position Florida, historically a sanctuary state for immigrants, at the forefront of conservative-led states utilizing state and local resources to enforce federal immigration laws.
As Trump supporters in state legislatures nationwide strive to fulfill the former president's signature issue, despite concerns raised by immigrant advocates, Florida lawmakers are preparing for a potential legal battle by advancing a provision deemed unconstitutional by critics.Florida's new legislation mandates the death penalty for undocumented immigrants who commit capital offenses, such as first-degree murder or child rape. This provision surpasses the scope of Trump's executive orders. This approval followed weeks of negotiations between legislative leaders and the governor, resolving a dispute among top Republicans regarding the most effective approach to supporting Trump's stringent crackdown on illegal immigration. DeSantis signed the bills on Thursday, stating, “Today, the Florida Legislature has passed the strongest legislation to combat illegal immigration of any state in the entire country. We are ahead of the curve on ending the illegal immigration crisis.” However, the underlying tensions between Trump allies and DeSantis, who challenged Trump for the nomination, may persist, as the term-limited governor is widely anticipated to seek the presidency in 2028. Republican Senator Joe Gruters, a key Trump supporter and sponsor of the bills, acknowledged, “Ultimately, this is a win for Donald Trump. Because that’s what this is all about.” Despite the victory, the process was contentious, with DeSantis criticizing earlier proposals as “weak” and a “betrayal” of conservative voters before ultimately endorsing the compromise package. Gruters admitted, “There’s still hurt feelings, on all sides.”The Florida package allocates $298 million to hire over 50 new law enforcement officers specializing in immigration enforcement. It also includes grants for equipment and training for local agencies, bonuses for officers assisting federal operations, and reimbursement for leasing detention facilities. The bill package would also increase penalties for all crimes committed by undocumented immigrants and create a new crime for entering the state after illegally arriving in the U.S. As part of the compromise, a prior proposal to significantly curtail the governor's emergency powers on immigration was withdrawn. A provision that garnered bipartisan criticism repeals a law allowing Florida students without legal authorization to qualify for in-state tuition at public colleges and universities.
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