Gov. DeSantis calls Trump’s executive orders on immigration ‘a great road map’ for Florida
Jan 21, 2025
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. Among the actions Trump has now put forth are declaring migrant crossings along the U.S.- Mexico border a national emergency; requiring people seeking asylum to wait in Mexico while an immigration judge considers their cases; and a bar on asylum for people newly arrived at the southern border.