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law-and-immigration2 years ago•2 min saved

Federal Judge Halts Key Part of Florida's Anti-Immigration Law

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a section of Florida's restrictive immigration law, SB 1718, which criminalizes the transportation of undocumented immigrants. The ruling comes in response to a lawsuit filed by farmworker and civil rights groups, who argue the law harms both citizens and noncitizens. The law, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, has led to fear and uncertainty among immigrant communities and has already resulted in arrests and human smuggling charges.

via NBC News|

#civil-rights #federal-court #florida

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

"Protests and Business Closures in Response to Florida's Immigration Law"

A national boycott called "A Day Without Immigrants" took place on Thursday in protest of a Florida immigration law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis. The law includes penalties for employers who don't verify a worker's immigration status and discourages immigrants from seeking medical care. Many businesses closed in solidarity, and protests were held in at least eight states. Immigrant families are leaving Florida before the law takes effect in July, and unconfirmed viral videos showed empty construction sites, businesses, and agricultural fields.

via NBC News|

#a-day-without-immigrants #florida #immigration

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

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.

via WJXT News4JAX |

#florida #governor-ron-desantis #immigration