"This agreement will give FHP expanded power and authority to interrogate any suspected alien or person believed to be an alien" in the U.S., DeSantis said.

State troopers will be deputized and trained to help the Department of Homeland Security round up and detain illegal immigrants under an agreement between Florida and the Trump administration announced by Gov.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced a new partnership between the Florida Highway Patrol and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to enhance immigration enforcement within the state.