On July 1, Law SB 1718 came into force in Florida, which imposes various penalties on those who help undocumented immigrants and complicates their lives in the state.
The regulation contemplates several provisions, such as requiring employers with more than 25 workers to use the E-Verify system, to avoid hiring people without Employment Authorization documents in the United States.
In addition, the law signed last May by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis ignores the driver’s licenses that other states grant to undocumented immigrants.
SB 1718 also requires hospitals and emergency centers to ask about the immigration status of patients, something that has already unleashed fear among immigrants in fear of being deported.
In addition, the norm could punish up to 30 years in prison for those who transport undocumented immigrants to Florida, even if they are family members.
Rosa Elera, head of Digital Communication at the Florida Immigrant Coalition, explains in the podcast “El Diario Sin Límites” what are other effects on immigrants, their families, as well as businesses in the entity.
>> What are the penalties contemplated by SB 1718?
>> Why are some Republicans now asking immigrants not to be afraid?
>> What are the labor sectors that are already being affected by the law?
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