--- title: "Gov DeSantis Calls for State; Local Agencies To Be Ready, Willing, and Able" description: "Gov DeSantis Calls for State; Local Agencies To Be Ready, Willing, and Able on Immigration in 2025" url: "https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/243-desantis-be-ready-willing-able" date: "2026-06-16T01:05:01+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- [📅 Events](https://palmcoastlocal.com/events) [🏷️ Deals](https://palmcoastlocal.com/component/jbusinessdirectory/offers?Itemid=520) [🤖 Ask ALICE](https://palmcoastlocal.com/ta) [📞 386-538-0999](tel:3865380999) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/JoinPalmCoastLocal) [+ List My Business](https://palmcoastlocal.com/add-a-business) [ ![Palm Coast Local](https://palmcoastlocal.com/images/logos/headerlogo.webp) ](https://palmcoastlocal.com) ![ALICE](https://palmcoastlocal.com/images/ALICE/ask-alice-palmcoastlocal.png) Live Now Meet ALICE Your Palm Coast AI Guide Ask her anything — free! 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Governor Ron DeSantis held a news conference on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, urging state and local law enforcement to fully cooperate with President-elect Donald Trump’s anticipated immigration policies, set to be announced on his first day in office. **Governor Ron DeSantis held a news conference on Wednesday, January 15, 2025**, urging *Florida state and local law enforcement* to fully cooperate with President-elect Donald Trump’s anticipated immigration policies, set to be announced on his first day in office. > **Gov. DeSantis emphasized the *state’s obligation to support federal efforts* to resolve what he called the “illegal immigration crisis.” He called for state agencies to be “ready, willing, and able to assist.”** To align with federal initiatives, Gov. DeSantis has called a special legislative session *beginning Jan. 27* to introduce new measures enhancing state and local involvement in **immigration enforcement**. Proposed policies include: - **Mandatory Law Enforcement Cooperation:** Municipal, county, and state agencies would fully participate in federal immigration enforcement programs. - **State Criminal Penalties:** Illegal entry would be penalized under state law. - **State Immigration Officer Appointment:** A dedicated officer would oversee coordination with federal authorities and Florida’s deportation program. - **Detention and Deportation Expansion:** Local and state authorities would gain broader powers to detain and deport undocumented individuals. - **Gang Activity Definition:** The definition of gang-related activities would expand to include “dangerous” groups of undocumented migrants. - **Voter Registration Measures:** Proof of U.S. citizenship and Florida residency would be required, with increased penalties for voter fraud or false voter registration by undocumented migrants. - **Foreign Remittance ID Requirements:** Money transfer companies would impose ID verification for international transactions. - **Presumption of Flight Risk:** Undocumented individuals accused of crimes would face a presumption of being flight risks, potentially denying them bail. > **Gov. DeSantis also voiced support for repealing a law allowing in-state tuition rates for undocumented students, stating, “We need to put Floridians first.”** Additionally, [State Sen. Randy Fine](https://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/s19?pref=full) introduced a bill prohibiting Florida colleges and universities with high demand from accepting undocumented applicants, describing it as “[SB 90](https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/90) 2.0.” Further details can be found in the press release available on the [Executive Office of Gov. Ron DeSantis website.](https://www.flgov.com/eog/news/press/2025/governor-ron-desantis-announces-proposals-immigration-special-session) Last Updated: 20 January 2025 #### Add comment I confirm my comment does not contain hate speech, harassment, false or defamatory statements about any person, business or political figure. I understand my comment are moderated and may be removed if they violate platform guideline. 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