Ron DeSantis Surprises America With Big Announcement

Governor Ron DeSantis recently made a big announcement about the migrant crisis...

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced a coalition of more than 90 sheriffs from across the United States who are committed to tackling the migrant crisis.

According to a press release by the Governor's office, Ron DeSantis held a roundtable discussion in Cochise County, Arizona, with sheriffs from Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Georgia, and Idaho, as well as other public safety officials. During his trip to Arizona, DeSantis also toured a portion of the southern border and met with local officials.

“Illegal Immigration has not only ravaged communities along the southern border, it has harmed states across the country,” said Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. “I’m proud to work with this growing group of law enforcement leaders and bring Florida’s dedicated resources and leadership to bear on this national problem.”

The coalition of sheriffs across the country released a letter about the migrant crisis that's publicly available. "As elected law enforcement officers, we must uphold our oaths of office and protect the legal residents of our jurisdictions," per the letter. "While we are committed to upholding the law and maintaining public safety, the federal government has failed in its responsibilities to secure our nation’s borders."

"We are thankful that Florida has recognized the crisis at our border and we are partnering with the Sunshine State to bring law and order back to our streets," continues the letter published by the Governor's office. "Under the leadership of Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida has recognized how the porous border has had far-reaching impacts and has stepped in to support public safety. It is unfortunate that the federal government has effectively abandoned border states and forced states like Florida to deal with this burden on their own."

"While we have been urging the federal government to step up their efforts to secure our border," per the letter released by the coalition of sheriffs. "Or, at the very least help us deal with the impacts of the border crisis, these pleas have fallen on the deaf ears of an administration that is purposefully unwilling to enforce our nation’s immigration laws. The undersigned Sheriffs join together to partner with Governor DeSantis and the state of Florida to preserve the safety and well-being of the citizens we serve."

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