New 2023 Florida Law Makes it a Felony to Drive Certain Immigrants into the State

 

At the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida has made it a felony to transport a person into the state who hasn’t been inspected by immigration authorities. Effective July 1, driving a broad and poorly defined class of immigrants into Florida is a crime. But a new lawsuit seeks to stop the law, which makes everyday life incredibly difficult for immigrants, their families, and their communities.

The lawsuit argues that the law – Section 10 of Florida Senate Bill 1718 – violates the U.S. Constitution for two reasons.

First, the Florida legislature violated the U.S. Constitution when it assumed the role of the federal government by enacting its own immigration laws and conducting immigration enforcement.

Second, the law violates the Constitution because the words used in the law are vague. It is unclear what the law means when it says “inspected” by immigration authorities. Therefore, it doesn’t give fair notice of who cannot be transported. Because the law is unclear, this will lead to arbitrary and discriminatory enforcement.

More information: https://www.inmigracionyvisas.com/a5804-It-is-now-a-Felony-to-bring-certain-immigrants-to-Florida.html