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

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis calls a special legislative session to address illegal immigration, proposing local law enforcement involvement.

Trump, who endorsed the Governor’s call for a Special Session, told DeSantis he got elected to “solve” the “immigration issue,” and DeSantis said Florida is “ready, willing and able to assist” with his Special Session called for the last week of January offering a timely opportunity.

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

Ron DeSantis doubled down on his push for the state to pass new laws to fight illegal immigration, even as Republican legislative leaders are reticent to do anything until the regular session that begins in March.

Several local and state officials, including Governor Ron DeSantis and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, talked about Florida's latest efforts to fight illegal immigration ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration next Monday.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has called a Special Session starting Jan. 27 to take up legislation cracking down on illegal immigration.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is praising the sweeping set of executive actions on immigration that President Donald Trump’ signed on his first day in office on Monday, saying they provide a “great road map” for Florida lawmakers to follow during a special legislative session the governor has called for next week in Tallahassee.

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." "Thank you Ron, hopefully other Governors will follow!" Trump posted on his Truth Social account.

Gov. Ron DeSantis, joined by a couple of Central Florida sheriffs, delivered the remarks from Winter Haven on Wednesday. Watch them here:

Gov. Ron DeSantis calling a special legislative session to address illegal immigration isn't a surprise, given the governor's history of pushing policy that has made Florida one of the most ...

DeSantis said Florida “stands ready, willing, and able” to assist the incoming president facilitate his immigration policies.