In a rare act of defiance, the state’s GOP legislative leaders criticized the governor’s call, saying that once Trump is in office, they can decide if new immigration laws are needed.

DeSantis called for a special legislative session after Trump's inauguration to enact laws that will help the state assist in incoming illegal immigration policies.

On Monday, DeSantis told reporters he was exercising his state constitutional authority to call lawmakers into a special legislative session to address illegal immigration, as well as relief for ...

Governor DeSantis is facing something he’s rarely seen during his time in the governor’s mansion as Republican state lawmakers appear ready to buck his call for a special session in Florida to pass a ...

At Gov. Ron DeSantis’ demand, a week after Trump’s inauguration, the Florida Legislature will meet in special session to figure out how the governor can best kowtow to the new president… ...

WATCH BELOW: Florida lawmakers rebuke Gov. DeSantis' call for special session They will now consider just one bill in both chambers this week, believing the other issues can wait until March.

Given the real problems facing Florida, this call for a special session on immigration amounts to gross grandstanding rather than actual governing.

DeSantis called upon the Florida Legislature to convene a special session to prepare for sweeping immigration policies once Donald Trump takes office.

Ron DeSantis criticized the extended legislative session and may veto at least $500 million from the $115 billion state budget. DeSantis and House Speaker Daniel Perez continue their feud, disagreeing ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling state lawmakers into a special session to help carry out President-elect Donald Trump’s promises for a swift crackdown on immigration. But he’s facing ...

At Gov. Ron DeSantis’ demand, a week after Trump’s inauguration, the Florida Legislature will meet in special session to figure out how the governor can best kowtow to the new president… ...