Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) mocked criticisms that the special session he has called for is “premature.” With President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration less than a week away, DeSantis requested the Florida legislature to meet on Jan.

Among his priorities, the governor said he wants to force local police to assist with immigration enforcement and require E-verify for money transfers.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling state lawmakers into a special session to help carry out President-elect Donald Trump’s promises for a swift crackdown on immigration.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling lawmakers back to Tallahassee later this month for a special session to help boost President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration agenda — but legislative leaders are pushing back.

President-elect Donald Trump praised his one-time rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, for calling for a special session on immigration, urging governors across the country to follow Florida’s lead by taking up legislation to prepare for the illegal immigration crackdown expected once he takes office.

Gov. Ron DeSantis calling a special session to work on stopping illegal immigration isn't a surprise. Here's why.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is making one thing clear to the incoming Trump administration: We are here to help.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is convening state lawmakers for a special session to impose additional duties on local officials and secure funding to facilitate President-elect Donald Trump's promised immigration crackdown.

President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday endorsed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' call for a special legislative session on illegal immigration, despite legislative leadership calling it "premature" and "completely irresponsible.