Gov. Ron DeSantis is showcasing his leadership and deep alignment with President Trump’s immigration agenda by directing Florida’s state and local law enforcement agencies to formally assist federal immigration authorities. Through participation in the 287(g) program and implementation of a new state law, Florida officers — including the Florida Highway Patrol — have already arrested more than 6,200 illegal immigrants, placing the state at the forefront of the Trump administration’s mass-deportation efforts. Announcing the initiative, DeSantis highlighted Florida as a national leader in proactive enforcement. Supporters praised the move as an essential step toward restoring order, while critics, including several...
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