Florida Immigration Law Sparks Protests and Boycotts

Over 100 people protested Florida's new immigration laws, which will take effect on July 1. The law requires business owners to use E-verify to check employee work eligibility, suspends employer licenses for unqualified workers, enhances human smuggling penalties, bans local governments from issuing identification cards, and requires hospitals to collect data on immigrants without legal status. Protesters want to highlight the contributions of the immigrant community to Florida's economy and are calling for the opportunity to continue living together. Governor Ron DeSantis said the new laws are needed to fight against reckless federal government policies and ensure Florida taxpayers are not footing the bill for illegal immigration.