Overview

• Gov. Ron DeSantis is working on legislation to criminalize unauthorized entry into Florida, inspired by Texas' immigration law.
• DeSantis' proposal includes a process for state courts to order the deportation of convicted migrants by local law enforcement.
• The push for new legislation follows a deployment of law enforcement to Florida's southern coast in response to Haiti's crisis.
• No specific legislation has been filed yet, but discussions are underway for a potential special legislative session.
• The Texas law, serving as a model, faces legal challenges but has temporarily gone into effect despite opposition from the Biden administration.