Over nearly a decade, Florida has implemented stringent immigration policies led by Gov. Ron DeSantis, frequently serving as a model for other states. Recent legislation includes SB 1718, which criminalizes assisting undocumented individuals and imposes severe regulations on healthcare providers. The unjust detention of a U.S. citizen exemplifies the broader implications of these laws on civil rights. Future measures threaten remittance sending and repeal benefits like in-state tuition for undocumented students, raising significant concerns regarding the fairness and justice of such policies in Florida.
The recent arrest of Juan Carlos Lopez-Gomez, a U.S.-born citizen, showcases the civil rights threats posed by Florida's hardline immigration policies.
Since 2019, Florida lawmakers, at Gov. Ron DeSantis's behest, have pushed anti-immigrant legislation, including bills that mandate cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
SB 1718 in 2023 made headlines by establishing felony charges for crossing state lines with an undocumented person, impacting family dynamics.
DeSantis's recent policies make it harder for Floridians to send remittances abroad and threaten the state's in-state tuition law for undocumented students.
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