Gov. Ron DeSantis calling a special session to work on stopping illegal immigration isn't a surprise. Here's why.

Ron DeSantis doubled down on his push for the state to pass new laws to fight illegal immigration, even as Republican legislative leaders are reticent to do anything until the regular session that begins in March.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is praising the sweeping set of executive actions on immigration that President Donald Trump’ signed on his first day in office on Monday, saying they provide a “great road map” for Florida lawmakers to follow during a special legislative session the governor has called for next week in Tallahassee.

Trump, who endorsed the Governor’s call for a Special Session, told DeSantis he got elected to “solve” the “immigration issue,” and DeSantis said Florida is “ready, willing and able to assist” with his Special Session called for the last week of January offering a timely opportunity.

Several local and state officials, including Governor Ron DeSantis and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, talked about Florida's latest efforts to fight illegal immigration ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration next Monday.

Ron DeSantis on Monday called upon state ... While DeSantis explained the crackdown on immigration would be on “illegal immigrants,” he also criticized immigration programs like the H1B ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that he is calling for a special session of the Florida legislature to pass legislation related to illegal immigration at the beginning of President-elect Donald Trump’s term.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has called a Special Session starting Jan. 27 to take up legislation cracking down on illegal immigration.

Ron DeSantis on Wednesday outlined a laundry ... We need to stand with President Trump and we need to stand against illegal immigration," he said. "This is arguably the most important issue ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis, joined by a couple of Central Florida sheriffs, delivered the remarks from Winter Haven on Wednesday. Watch them here:

Among the actions Trump has now put forth are declaring migrant crossings along the U.S.- Mexico border a national emergency

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ border security plan is extensive, with some proposals that are similar to those of other states and others that appear to surpass them. DeSantis called a special legislative session to position Florida to quickly carry out President-Elect Donald Trump’s mass deportation efforts.