Florida's Immigration Law Sparks 'Day Without Immigrants' Protests

Opponents of a new law in Florida that imposes restrictions on undocumented immigrants held a "day without immigrants" protest, with workers not showing up at construction sites and tomato fields, and many small businesses closing their doors. The law expands requirements for businesses to use E-Verify, limits social services for immigrants lacking permanent legal status, and requires hospitals that accept Medicaid to include a citizenship question on intake forms. Civil rights groups have issued travel advisories for Florida, saying new laws and policies by Republican lawmakers are "openly hostile toward African Americans, people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals."