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Florida legislative leaders reject DeSantis’ call for a special session this month
Despite the legislative leaders comments, DeSantis is determined that the Legislature convene for a special session
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State, Farmworker Association of Florida spar over immigration law injunction
Siding with the plaintiffs, U.S. District Judge Roy Altman issued an injunction prohibiting enforcement of that part of the law statewide
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‘Trump-era immigration policies’: Florida Immigrant Coalition slams Biden’s border closure plan
Biden’s executive order would bar migrants from seeking asylum at the U.S.–Mexico border after entries exceed a certain point
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Federal judge blocks key part of Florida’s new immigration law
Lawyers for the state urged the judge to reject the request, saying concerns about the law were ‘misplaced’
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Federal court orders Florida to explain its standing in immigration suit against Biden
Moody and DeSantis have made a high-profile issue of criticizing the federal government’s handling of immigration issues
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Lawsuit challenges Florida law that restricts employment of Chinese faculty at public universities
The challenge alleges, in part, that the law is unconstitutional because it is trumped by federal immigration laws
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DeSantis signs bill targeting ‘community’ IDs for migrants in Florida
Rep. Johanna Lopez, D-Orlando, said ‘restricting access to valid identification jeopardizes public safety’
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Florida Republicans back bills that target ‘community IDs’ issued to immigrants
Bill sponsor Blaise Ingoglia said the legislation is part of Florida being ‘at the forefront of fighting illegal immigration’
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Federal appeals court orders another look at pro-DeSantis immigration ruling
The jurisdiction issue involves whether Florida had legal standing to challenge the immigration policies
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Florida Republicans want to ban cities from using ID cards for undocumented immigrants
Ingoglia said the bill and other legislation are designed to ‘take away the magnets’ that help attract undocumented immigrants to Florida
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Statewide grand jury calls for ways to curb illegal immigration in Florida
The grand jury, impaneled last year at the request of Gov. Ron DeSantis, also issued four earlier reports
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Federal judge refuses to block law barring Chinese land ownership in Florida
An attorney for the plaintiffs argued the state has relied on ‘pernicious stereotypes’
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Advocates call for injunction against Florida’s new immigration law
The law makes it a felony to transport into the state people who enter the country illegally
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Another state dropped from list of invalid driver’s licenses in Florida
The list is now down to certain types of licenses from two states
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New Florida immigration law could have ‘unintended consequences,’ says Agriculture Commissioner
The law is among a series of measures adopted by state Republican leaders in recent years targeting immigrants entering the country from Mexico
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Two states removed from list of driver’s licenses deemed invalid in Florida
‘Someone who is in our country illegally and has violated our laws should not possess a government-issued ID,’ Gov. DeSantis said.
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Migrant workers and advocates challenge new Florida immigration law
The groups argue the law is vague and will lead to ‘unlawful arrest, prosecution and harassment’
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Biden Administration points to Supreme Court ruling to argue against Florida immigration challenge
U.S. Department of Justice attorneys filed a 41-page brief that focused, in part, on a June 23 Supreme Court decision
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Gov. DeSantis releases list of invalid out-of-state driver’s licenses under new Florida immigration law
The prohibited licenses mostly offer limited driving privileges to undocumented immigrants while not being considered valid identification
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Florida Gov. DeSantis defends migrant flights to California
He called for states to be ‘more aggressive’ in immigration enforcement
