THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE
BEN ALBRITTON
DANIEL PEREZ
President of the Senate
Speaker of the House of Representatives
MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE:
All Legislators Ben Albritton, President Daniel Perez, Speaker Special Session C February 10, 2025
Over the last several weeks, there has been a great deal of productive discussion on how the state of Florida can best assist President Trump’s efforts to crackdown on illegal immigration, with a particular focus on partnerships between local, state, and federal law enforcement to arrest, detain, and deport criminal illegal immigrants. Today, we are filing a proclamation with the Secretary of State to convene the Legislature in Special Session C, beginning at noon on Tuesday, February 11, and ending at noon on Friday, February 14, for the exclusive purpose of passing legislation to combat illegal immigration. Each Chamber will file three pieces of legislation for your consideration, preserving the core provisions of the legislation passed in Special Session B, with only minor modifications. Combining important feedback received from Governor DeSantis and Commissioner Simpson with the very strong legislation passed during Special Session B, we are building on the technical assistance from the White House to advance and implement strong policies and provide critical resources to support President Trump’s efforts to combat illegal immigration efficiently and effectively. We are proud that over the last few weeks conversations and debate within the Legislature on these issues have been civil and respectful. By working together with the Governor towards a shared goal, these proposals and appropriations ensure Florida continues to lead by example with the strongest crackdown on illegal immigration in the nation.
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