Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) mocked criticisms that the special session he has called for is “premature.” With President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration less than a week away, DeSantis requested the Florida legislature to meet on Jan.

Desantis says the state needs new laws to help President Trump carry out his immigration reforms in Florida. But there's some disagreement over that special session.

Governor Ron DeSantis is not taking "no" for an answer from state law makers on a special session. Today, DeSantis called for lawmakers to take immediate action to "require maximum participation by Florida law enforcement in enforcing federal immigration law.