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Pedro Camacho

DeSantis Vows to Veto Florida Legislature's Immigration Bill As Clash With Local GOP Leaders Escalates

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stands to the side of the stage before speaking during a campaign event. (Credit: Emily Elconin/Getty Images)

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has vowed to veto an immigration bill passed by the Florida Legislature on Tuesday, escalating an ongoing dispute with Republican leaders in the state.

The bill would allocate over $500 million for immigration enforcement and transfer authority over these efforts from the governor's office to Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, a measure DeSantis has criticized as "weak." He has also accused lawmakers of betraying conservative principles.

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