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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/state-government/243-desantis-be-ready-willing-able"
date: "2026-06-13T22:26:13+00:00"
language: "en-GB"
---

#  Gov DeSantis Calls for State; Local Agencies To Be Ready, Willing, and Able

    Details    Written by: Palm Coast Local   Parent Category: [ALICE](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles)   Category: [State Government](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government)    Published: 17 January 2025    ![Gov DeSantis Calls for State; Local Agencies To Be Ready, Willing, and Able to enforce new immigration policy.](https://palmcoastlocal.com/images/2025/gov-desantis-press-conference-jan-15.png) Gov DeSantis Calls for State; Local Agencies To Be Ready, Willing, and Able to enforce new immigration policy. 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

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