This week in Arizona Governor Ron DeSantis During a visit to the southern border, he expressed his position on immigration.

trying to catch Former President Donald Trump In the growing Republican primary arena, DeSantis “highlighted the success of Florida’s actions in combating illegal immigration within the state and along the southern border,” blaming President Joe Biden for the border crisis. It pointed out.

“Joe Biden He has failed to perform his duties and refuses to defend our country’s borders,” DeSantis said. “In Florida, even as the federal government is on the job, we are moving forward. , with dedicated resources to divert immigrants to sanctuary jurisdictions.Today, we are taking Florida’s no-nonsense approach to border enforcement nationwide.”

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody said, “Florida is at the forefront of stopping disruption on the Southwest border and enforcing Mr. Biden to comply with security immigration laws.” “We continue to take Mr. Biden down in federal court over his illegal mass release policy. and our great governor is strengthening state law to strengthen state law.” increase. ”

Southwest and Florida sheriffs praised DeSantis.

“Ladies and gentlemen, this is not about politics. This is about doing the right thing. All who work for the government in this room have pledged to do so,” Cochise County said. Arizona Sheriff Mark Dunnells, Cochise County Sheriff, Arizona. “So, thank you for what you do. We call on you and every governor, every sheriff, every law enforcement agency, prosecutor, county attorney, and mayor to repair the border and and pledge to work together to take back America.”

“I can’t imagine what is going on for the people who live on our border because while our president and government remain silent and allow the people of this country to fall victim, Because I know what’s going on in other parts of this country.” Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, Sheriff. “That’s totally unacceptable. When people feel safe and secure, they thrive. And our great nation is doing great things. But we need to do that across America.” be.”

“In Florida, we could shut up and say, let’s fight in the backyard. Instead, we say, let’s fight in the front. Let’s join together, let’s unite.” Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said. “That’s the story of this. Governor DeSantis asked us to put resources into putting our money in the mouth. He did it. He’s here today. , Florida is on board in this battle, stating that Florida understands that this is not just affecting communities in local Cochise County and other border areas. Thank you Governor, I am honored to stand with you and the Attorney General.”

While in Arizona, DeSantis announced an “Interstate Law Enforcement Partnership to Bring Florida’s Successful Anti-Illegal Immigration Policies and Practices to the Greater American Community.” This “includes training programs developed by the State of Florida.” Florida Highway Patrol and the Florida National GuardThe Anti-Narcotics Task Force will be delivered to law enforcement agencies across the country and will “explain Florida’s response to the ‘Biden Border Crisis’ and train law enforcement officers in multi-agency criminal interdiction.” .

of Democratic National Committee (DNC) immediately fired back at DeSantis. Ammar Musaa DNC spokesperson targeted the governor of Florida.

“Ron DeSantis’ latest political stunt is a Florida taxpayer-funded trip alongside a right-wing sheriff who palates with hate groups and repeats lies about the border. It follows Ron DeSantis, who used humans as political pawns to pander to the MAGA Republican base, using tax dollars to exploit desperate people, including children, for his own political gain. Using it says exactly what kind of president Ron DeSantis is,” Musa said.

The DNC portrayed Mr. Dunnells as a right-wing sheriff who “frequently appears in right-wing media to demonize immigrants and spread lies about borders.” The DNC also alleged that “Mr. Donnells is associated with anti-immigrant groups.” American Immigration Reform League (FAIR) is classified as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center,” which called him “a far-right ‘constitutional sheriff who claims that the sheriff is the highest legitimate legal authority in the country and can be vetoed. ‘members of the movement’. To enforce laws they believe are unconstitutional. ”

Originally from Jacksonville, Kevin Darby is the editor of the Florida Daily, covering politics across Florida. Please contact Kevin.derby@floridadaily.com.

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