DeSantis pitches crackdown on illegal immigration in first major policy proposal of his campaign
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, as part of his presidential campaign, has proposed a series of strict immigration policies aimed at reducing the flow of migrants into the United States. These policies include blocking most asylum cases, keeping individuals in Mexico while their cases are reviewed, and imposing harsh punishments on illegal entrants. DeSantis claims that these measures will significantly decrease the number of people attempting to migrate in the future.
DeSantis’s focus on immigration aligns with former President Donald Trump’s political playbook, and his platform tagline, “no excuses,” references his criticism of unfulfilled promises during the Trump presidency. DeSantis has also criticized the lack of action on immigration issues during the past decade, including the Trump administration’s inability to deliver on promises such as building a wall and ending birthright citizenship.
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In his policy plan, DeSantis challenges the interpretation of the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to those born or naturalized in the United States, suggesting that it is inconsistent with the original understanding. He proposes forcing the courts and Congress to address what he perceives as a failed policy, although he does not provide specific details on how this would be achieved.
Unlike Trump, DeSantis does not explicitly state that Mexico will pay for a border wall. However, he plans to station troops at the border until the wall is completed and intends to collect tax remittances from illegal immigrants and penalize countries that attempt to evade collection.
While DeSantis's approach to immigration mirrors Trump's, he emphasizes that he would prioritize border issues from day one of his presidency, declaring it a national emergency. Throughout his tenure as governor, DeSantis has already been actively involved in the immigration debate, implementing laws to ban sanctuary cities and requiring employer eligibility checks. He has also sent Florida law enforcement and the National Guard to support Texas in its border enforcement efforts.
DeSantis's immigration proposals have drawn criticism from Democrats and immigration advocates, who accuse him of using political gimmicks and advocating for cruel policies. The Democratic National Committee argues that DeSantis's approach aligns with the Trump administration's policies that they believe broke the immigration system. They view DeSantis's candidacy as pandering to the right-wing fringes rather than offering effective solutions.
In addition to other measures, DeSantis aims to end the "catch and release" policy, advocating for the detention of undocumented individuals until their hearing date, potentially leading to indefinite detention for tens of thousands of people. He also plans to deport criminal aliens, though it is unclear whether this includes all undocumented individuals or only those convicted of crimes. Furthermore, DeSantis vows to hold Mexican drug cartels accountable through sanctions and strengthened penalties for drug trafficking, and he suggests using deadly force against cartel operatives and migrants involved in illegal drug activities.
DeSantis proposes imposing penalties on sanctuary jurisdictions that impede federal immigration law by cutting off grants to them. These measures represent his attempt to address the issue of immigration, aligning himself with Trump's policies while promising to be more effective in implementing them.
For us, it’s going to be a national emergency on day one. This is going to be mobilizing all available assets on day one. We have a plan for all the different levers of authority that we have to be able to bring this to bear,
- Ron DeSantis
