TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s legislative leaders issued a stunning rebuke to Gov. Ron DeSantis, rejecting his call for a special legislative session while holding their own to support President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda.

DeSantis called the special session on Jan. 13, declaring Florida faced an immigration crisis and needed to act swiftly to stem the flow of unauthorized immigrants coming to Florida. He also wanted to deal with condominium safety, hurricane relief, and ballot initiative reform.

Ahead of the start of the special session, there is uncertainty over how much will be accomplished after the tepid response by legislative leaders.

A special legislative session is kicking off in Florida where Gov. Ron DeSantis wants lawmakers to take up several proposals that would help support the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim DeFede has more.

Nearly a dozen bills have been filed ahead of the start of the Florida legislature’s special session. The measures seek to fulfill Gov. Ron DeSantis’ efforts to help President Donald Trump’s administration crack down on illegal immigration,

Voters' ability to advance future changes opposed or disregarded by state lawmakers could soon be eliminated — if Gov. Ron DeSantis gets his way.