The bills were a point of contention between DeSantis and Republican legislative leaders, but a compromise was reached. Democrats opposed the bills, arguing they are unconstitutional and politically motivated.

After a month of online squabbling on social media, a third effort led to compromise legislation that the House and Senate both approved and the governor quickly signed.

The Senate President and House Speaker on Monday evening issued a proclamation for a special session that will start Tuesday. They also released summaries of bills that include a series of steps aimed at helping carry out President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigrants here without legal status.

The governor called the measures the “strongest legislation to combat illegal immigration of any state in the entire country.”

The measures were the result of a deal between Gov. Ron DeSantis and his fellow Republican legislative leaders, House Speaker Danny Perez of Miami and Senate President Ben Albritton of Wauchula. DeSantis had vowed to veto the immigration bill the Legislature passed last month after they rejected his preferred immigration plan.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a comprehensive immigration reform bill into law, creating a state board for enforcement and imposing stricter penalties.

President Donald Trump emerged as the biggest winner Thursday as the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis approved a suite of measures aimed at strengthening enforcement of illegal immigration.

The measures were the result of a deal between Gov. Ron DeSantis and his fellow Republican legislative leaders, House Speaker Danny Perez of Miami and Senate President Ben Albritton of Wauchula. DeSantis had vowed to veto the immigration bill the Legislature passed last month after they rejected his preferred immigration plan.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday vetoed the TRUMP Act, a divisive illegal immigration bill, officially slamming the door on the month-long tumult within the Florid

After the press conference, the floor was open for questions where NewsChannel 7 was able to ask the governor about the mandates. In today’s Morning Extra, we played out the full answer. Gov. DeSantis announces plans to have more Florida officers enforce immigration laws To stay up to date on all the latest news as it develops,

Florida’s new Attorney General has been sworn in and he's hitting the ground, running. After taking the oath of office, James Uthmeier stood with Gov. Ron DeSantis and the cabinet holding an emergency meeting to implement immigration enforcement measures.

Ron DeSantis sign legislation to address illegal immigration on Thursday. (LAWRENCE MOWER/Miami He