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Governor Ron DeSantis Unveils Bold Plans To Ramp Up Florida’s Role In Fighting Illegal Immigration

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Governor Ron DeSantis

Governor Ron DeSantis will unveil a bold plan to combat illegal immigration at a Winter Haven press conference Wednesday morning. On Monday, DeSantis called for a special legislation session to aid President-Elect Donald Trump’s plan to deport illegal immigrants accused of criminal behavior. Despite pushback from some legislators, Trump endorsed DeSantis’ call for a special session on Tuesday.

In a phone call with reporters, administration officials said DeSantis wants to maximize authority and resources to assist Federal authorities.

Under Section 287(g) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, local authorities are required to partner with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents to detain and remove dangerous illegal immigrants. Under Florida law, local sheriffs departments are required to follow Section 287(g).

Administration officials said they want to use the most “robust model” under Section 287(g) which would require municipal police departments to assist Federal deportation plans.

Under DeSantis’ plan, the Florida Legislature would expand authority to transport illegal immigrants outside of the United States.

Other legislative goals include expanding gang statutes to include foreign gangs and cartel members, increasing penalties for illegal immigrants who vote in Florida elections, requiring local businesses to verify remittances are made by legal immigrants only and declaring any illegal arrested to be detained as a flight risk.

While Florida has trended solidly Republican under DeSantis, officials in blue Broward have repeatedly expressed opposition to DeSantis’ plans.

Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony is a vocal opponent of enforcement of new homeless encampment laws as well as any plans to combat dangerous illegal immigration.

On Monday, Governor DeSantis signaled his willingness to remove public officials who refuse to enforce the law.

“State and local officials in Florida must help the Trump administration enforce our nation’s immigration laws,” DeSantis said. “I have the authority with respect to certain officials to suspend them from their offices if they are neglecting their duties.”

Broward Dem Chair: “Disappointed” Fondo Campaign Still Passing Out “Fake” Card

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Broward Democratic Party Chair Cynthia Busch is not happy about the “fake” Democrat blue card being handed out at polling places. Earlier this month, REDBROWARD revealed local bee enthusiast Dan Lewis was fined for his earlier version of this ploy to fool voters. Lewis mailed the card twice this month.

On Twitter, Busch said she was “very disappointed to receive reports that Fondo for Sheriff are still handing out misleading palm cards.” Jim Fondo is a paid client of Dan Lewis’ political consulting company JNAC. Lewis insists clients cannot buy their way onto the card.

When the latest Lewis card hit mailboxes two weeks ago, Busch was even tougher. She said,“I want to make it very clear to voters that the Democratic Party is in no way connected to the ‘Blue Card’. This is an underhanded tactic that tarnishes the Democratic process.” Busch added, “I have no knowledge that anyone who appears on the card is responsible for the actions of Mr. Lewis. Candidates should not be unfairly associated with this type of behavior.”

It’s good to see Busch standing up to Lewis. The previous chair, Mitch Ceasar, never complained about Dan Lewis’ campaign tricks.

Unsurprisingly, Mitch Ceasar is another paid client of Lewis. He has paid Lewis tens of thousands of dollars to act as a consultant for his campaign to be the next Broward Clerk of Courts.