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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Anthony Izaguirre

DeSantis signs immigration overhaul ahead of expected White House run

Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed into law a sweeping immigration bill that bolsters his migrant relocation program and limits social services for immigrants lacking permanent legal status — key political priorities of the Republican as he prepares to launch a presidential campaign.

The signing came a day before the expiration of coronavirus restrictions on asylum that have allowed the U.S. to quickly expel migrants at the southern border for the last three years, a policy known as Title 42.

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