The article discusses the critical role state leaders play in implementing President Trump's policies, particularly focusing on immigration enforcement. Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis emphasizes that mass deportation plans require active state support, which highlights the jurisdictional powers of states over federal operations. The article contrasts this with tensions between Trump and Democratic governors like Janet Mills concerning policies on transgender students, showcasing the ongoing political dynamics. The governance structure allows states to challenge or support federal mandates, and upcoming elections could further influence these relationships.
"That is not possible to be achieved unless states like Florida actively work to facilitate the federal operation," the Republican governor said recently when announcing an agreement with federal officials for the Florida Highway Patrol to carry out immigration enforcement.
"See you court," the governor told the president during a White House meeting with governors.
The U.S. was created with the idea that states have power except in areas spelled out by the U.S. Constitution.
For now, Trump and his supporters have political momentum, saying the election win endorsed their agenda.
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