Florida’s lawmakers returned to Tallahassee on Feb. 11 for their third attempt at a special session focused on passing legislation that expedites President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration.
This time, Republican leadership appears united with a new list of bills that would, among other things, strengthen the required duties of state and local law enforcement agencies to assist federal agencies.
The proposed legislation also expands the amount and severity of criminal penalties illegal immigrants could face, even just by entering the state.
Other legislation would create an immigration board to act as a resource for state, local, and federal entities….