Florida Legislature will tackle immigration bill in special session -- but not the way DeSantis wanted

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

84% : "With the help and support of law enforcement and Commissioner Simpson serving as our liaison with President Trump, this legislation ensures we continue to lead the way, investing heavily in funding local law enforcement will need to further tackle this important challenge now that ICE is operating under President Trump.
55% : " Among other things, the bill makes Simpson Florida's Chief Immigration Officer and establishes the Office of State Immigration Enforcement.
49% : While DeSantis' plans included many of the provisions in the new legislation, DeSantis wanted state officials to take on things that were under the purview of ICE, which lawmakers said created "unnecessary bureaucratic burdens.
47% : In a news release, Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, and Florida Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, said the bill would allow ICE to work seamlessly with local law enforcement while removing "unnecessary bureaucracy.

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