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‘Public safety is paramount’: Florida governor Ron DeSantis to ban sanctuary cities

By Tim Pearce
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‘Public safety is paramount’: Florida governor Ron DeSantis to ban sanctuary cities

Gov. Ron DeSantis will sign a bill banning sanctuary cities in Florida on Friday, fulfilling a major campaign promise.

The Florida House and Senate passed the bill on May 2 despite major resistance from Democrats and immigration activist groups. DeSantis plans to sign the bill at a ceremony on Friday, DeSantis spokeswoman Helen Ferre confirmed to the News Service of Florida.

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