Florida Republican state legislature leaders pushed back on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ (R) call for a special session to implement President-elect Trump’s immigration agenda, calling the move “premature.”

In a letter addressed to their fellow legislators, state Senate President Ben Albritton (R) and state House Speaker Daniel Perez (R) said they were not aware of any specific guidance to the states about any action state legislatures can take to support the federal agenda.

“Florida’s constitution compels our attendance at a special session unilaterally called by the Governor,” the leaders wrote. “However, the power to convene a special session also resides with the presiding officers. As the........

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