WINTER HAVEN, FL - On January 15, 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis announced proposals for Florida’s upcoming Special Legislative Session. The proposed actions will position Florida to quickly carry out President-Elect Donald Trump’s mandate to combat illegal immigration. 

“Florida is ready to lead,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “With President Trump taking office, Florida has a unique opportunity to help facilitate the end to America’s immigration crisis.”

Proposed legislation includes:

• Mandate maximum participation in the 287(g) deportation program, with penalties for non-compliance, including suspension of officials;
• Establish a state crime for entering the U.S. illegally and a process for self-deportation;
• Appoint a dedicated officer to oversee coordination with federal authorities and the Unauthorized Alien Transport Program (UATP);
• Expand UATP to detain and facilitate the deportation of illegal aliens from the U.S.;
• Broaden the legal definition of gang-related activities to include more groups of dangerous illegal aliens;
• Repeal in-state college tuition for illegal immigrant students;
• Require voter registration affirmation of U.S. citizenship and Florida residency;
• Increase penalties for unauthorized aliens committing voter fraud or providing false voter registration information;
• Mandate identity verification for foreign remittance transfers; and
• Create a rebuttable presumption that illegal aliens are flight risks and deny bail. 

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