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DeSantis: Florida now has 'toughest' immigration enforcement laws in the United States

Headline from FOX 35 Orlando, on the newest of 2 developments

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a number of bills into law on Thursday that seek to address immigration enforcement in the state – and in step with President Donald Trump's efforts to tackle immigration enforcement across the nation.

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  1. DeSantis and Florida Lawmakers Reach Deal on Immigration Enforcement Powers

    Headline from Governing ·

  2. Newest

    DeSantis: Florida now has 'toughest' immigration enforcement laws in the United States

    Headline from FOX 35 Orlando ·

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  1. The Federalist

    DeSantis, Florida GOPers Strike Agreement On Immigration Bill (opens The Federalist)

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    The Federalist's feed description

    Florida's legislative leadership came to a compromise with DeSantis to advance legislation assisting Trump's deportation operations.

  2. Governing

    DeSantis and Florida Lawmakers Reach Deal on Immigration Enforcement Powers (opens Governing)

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    Governing's feed description

    The compromise ends a two-week feud over a bill GOP lawmakers passed last month that largely stripped DeSantis of his immigration enforcement powers.

  3. Breitbart News

    DeSantis Forces Florida GOP to Pass Effective Bill vs. Illegal Migration (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and the state's Republican leaders have reached an agreement on proposals tackling illegal immigration.

  4. MyNorthwest

    DeSantis signs sweeping immigration bills after a feud with Florida Republicans (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    Associated Press/Report for America (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis approved a package of sweeping immigration bills on Thursday, helping settle a bitter

  5. WSVN Miami

    DeSantis signs sweeping immigration laws for Florida as states rush to fulfill Trump’s agenda - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping package of immigration laws on Thursday aimed at carrying out President Donald Trump ’s mass deportation agenda.Republicans say

  6. FOX 35 Orlando

    DeSantis: Florida now has 'toughest' immigration enforcement laws in the United States (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a number of bills into law on Thursday that seek to address immigration enforcement in the state – and in step with President Donald Trump's efforts to tackle immigration enforcement across the nation.

  7. New York Post

    DeSantis signs wide-ranging immigration bill to complement Trump’s plan after rare feud with Florida legislature (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a wide-ranging immigration bill Thursday to compliment President Trump's efforts to address the border crisis after getting into a rare power struggle with the state legislature over the matter.

  8. The Columbian

    DeSantis signs sweeping immigration laws for Florida as states rush to fulfill Trump’s agenda (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping package of immigration laws on Thursday aimed at carrying out President Donald Trump ’s mass deportation agenda.

  9. NBC 6 South Florida

    Here's what changes after DeSantis signs sweeping immigration laws for Florida (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping package of immigration laws on Thursday. Here's what changes under the new laws.

  10. Washington Examiner

    DeSantis makes nice with Florida legislature on immigration bills (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    With his signature on several immigration-focused bills Thursday, DeSantis buried the debate and announced his willingness to work with legislative leaders.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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