TAMPA, FL - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has publicly thrown his support behind a proposed legislative initiative by Senator Blaise Ingoglia.
This initiative aims to grant Florida state officials the authority to arrest and deport illegal immigrants, taking inspiration from a Texas law.
"I support it. They say the federal government is supreme when it comes to immigration, which is fine...but we have laws on the books that the federal government isn't enforcing, and in fact they're intentionally violating," DeSantis told reporters. "I would sign it in Florida.”
The proposed bill, drawing from a Texas law enacted in 2023, seeks to equip Florida authorities with the necessary tools to penalize illegal border crossings.
Repeat offenders could face felony charges, and convicted illegals might either be deported or offered the chance to have charges dropped if they agree to return voluntarily to their home country.
However, legal challenges have arisen in Texas, particularly concerning questions of federal-state jurisdiction and potential racial profiling.
"All Texas is saying is 'We want to enforce the federal laws! Biden, you won't uphold your oath of office—we'll do it.' I think states have every right to do that," DeSantis said, discussing the Department of Justice’s challenging of the law.
Governor DeSantis' endorsement of Senator Ingoglia's bill reflects his broader stance on illegal immigration enforcement.
Throughout his tenure, Governor DeSantis has consistently emphasized the importance of robust border security measures and increased collaboration between state and federal authorities in addressing illegal immigration-related concerns.
The decision to support this legislation comes amidst ongoing debates over immigration and illegal border crossing policy in the United States.
The Biden administration has faced scrutiny for its approach to illegal immigration enforcement, with some advocating for stricter measures to address issues such as illegal border crossings and human trafficking.
"I think it's been a huge, huge disaster, but it's intentional," DeSantis said of Biden's immigration policies. "He instituted policies that have created this mess to begin with."
By endorsing Senator Ingoglia's bill, Governor DeSantis signals his alignment with those advocating for more stringent immigration policies at the state level. The governor's support adds political weight to the initiative, potentially bolstering its prospects as it navigates through the legislative process.
As Senator Ingoglia prepares to introduce the bill in the Florida legislature, Governor DeSantis' backing is expected to contribute significantly to its momentum.
However, the ultimate success of the legislation remains uncertain, as it may face opposition and legal challenges from various quarters.
"I'm in favor of doing everything that we possibly can to continue creating deterrents so that illegal immigrants do not settle in the state of Florida," said Ingoglia.
The outcome of the legislative process will have significant implications for immigration policy in Florida and could potentially influence similar debates in other states.
It will shape discussions surrounding the role of states in illegal immigration enforcement efforts and the balance between state autonomy and federal oversight.
"I think the state of Florida should take up and pass the same law that Texas did," Senator Blaise Ingoglia, a former GOP Chairman, told reporters. "[It allows] Texas officials to basically do the job of the federal government—which they are not doing—in terms of arresting illegal immigrants and then just sending them back over the border,"
"I think it's a must that the state of Florida does that," he added.
This initiative aims to grant Florida state officials the authority to arrest and deport illegal immigrants, taking inspiration from a Texas law.
"I support it. They say the federal government is supreme when it comes to immigration, which is fine...but we have laws on the books that the federal government isn't enforcing, and in fact they're intentionally violating," DeSantis told reporters. "I would sign it in Florida.”
The proposed bill, drawing from a Texas law enacted in 2023, seeks to equip Florida authorities with the necessary tools to penalize illegal border crossings.
Repeat offenders could face felony charges, and convicted illegals might either be deported or offered the chance to have charges dropped if they agree to return voluntarily to their home country.
However, legal challenges have arisen in Texas, particularly concerning questions of federal-state jurisdiction and potential racial profiling.
"All Texas is saying is 'We want to enforce the federal laws! Biden, you won't uphold your oath of office—we'll do it.' I think states have every right to do that," DeSantis said, discussing the Department of Justice’s challenging of the law.
Governor DeSantis' endorsement of Senator Ingoglia's bill reflects his broader stance on illegal immigration enforcement.
Throughout his tenure, Governor DeSantis has consistently emphasized the importance of robust border security measures and increased collaboration between state and federal authorities in addressing illegal immigration-related concerns.
The decision to support this legislation comes amidst ongoing debates over immigration and illegal border crossing policy in the United States.
The Biden administration has faced scrutiny for its approach to illegal immigration enforcement, with some advocating for stricter measures to address issues such as illegal border crossings and human trafficking.
"I think it's been a huge, huge disaster, but it's intentional," DeSantis said of Biden's immigration policies. "He instituted policies that have created this mess to begin with."
By endorsing Senator Ingoglia's bill, Governor DeSantis signals his alignment with those advocating for more stringent immigration policies at the state level. The governor's support adds political weight to the initiative, potentially bolstering its prospects as it navigates through the legislative process.
As Senator Ingoglia prepares to introduce the bill in the Florida legislature, Governor DeSantis' backing is expected to contribute significantly to its momentum.
However, the ultimate success of the legislation remains uncertain, as it may face opposition and legal challenges from various quarters.
"I'm in favor of doing everything that we possibly can to continue creating deterrents so that illegal immigrants do not settle in the state of Florida," said Ingoglia.
The outcome of the legislative process will have significant implications for immigration policy in Florida and could potentially influence similar debates in other states.
It will shape discussions surrounding the role of states in illegal immigration enforcement efforts and the balance between state autonomy and federal oversight.
"I think the state of Florida should take up and pass the same law that Texas did," Senator Blaise Ingoglia, a former GOP Chairman, told reporters. "[It allows] Texas officials to basically do the job of the federal government—which they are not doing—in terms of arresting illegal immigrants and then just sending them back over the border,"
"I think it's a must that the state of Florida does that," he added.
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Comments
2024-04-20T20:31-0400 | Comment by: Nelson
I Suggest shoot the terrorists when they come over the border Problem solved