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DeSantis Empowers Florida Troopers in Immigration Crackdown

5/13/2025

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has empowered the Florida Highway Patrol to independently tackle illegal immigration, allowing them to conduct operations and make arrests. In a bold move, over 100 troopers were sworn in as special deputy U.S. Marshals. Additionally, DeSantis is pushing for military judge advocates to serve as immigration judges, pending federal approval, to strengthen state enforcement efforts.

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has empowered the Florida Highway Patrol to independently tackle illegal immigration, allowing them to conduct operations and make arrests. In a bold move, over 100 troopers were sworn in as special deputy U.S. Marshals. Additionally, DeSantis is pushing for military judge advocates to serve as immigration judges, pending federal approval, to strengthen state enforcement efforts.