[Source.](https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2025/01/13/desantis-calls-a-special-session-to-help-with-trumps-deportation-program-n2650428) > Speaking from Tallahassee Monday, Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis called on the legislature to hold a special session in order to expedite President-elect Donald Trump's deportation program in the Sunshine State. > "Today, I called for a special session of the Florida legislature the week of January 27 to prepare Florida to lead on the Trump Administration’s deportation program. We will allocate resources and ensure state and local officials in Florida are supporting these efforts," DeSantis said on X. "We have no time to waste. Florida must lead."