DeSantis’ Immigration Bill Would Nullify Illegal Border-Crossers’ Out-of-State IDs

Florida governor proposes new legislation Ron DeSantis proposed new legislation that would nullify driver’s licenses, state identification cards and other documents obtained from illegal immigrants.

It “bold initiative,” According to Florida State Senator Blaise Ingoglia, he would tackle illegal immigration in Florida by targeting multiple areas, such as employment, voter, human smuggling and out-of state IDs.

“I believe that this is going to be the largest, most comprehensive, landmark, state-led, anti-illegal immigration bill ever passed in the United States,” The Republican said Fox News In an interview that was published March 5.

“I believe it should be the blueprint for other states to pass so we can all push back as states on the federal government, the Biden administration, Secretary [Alejandro] Mayorkas, and their open border policies,” Ingoglia was the bill’s sponsor.

The new law would require employers to confirm the citizenship status of employees. Any violation would face new penalties.

The penalties for human smuggling would rise, as would the requirements for voting registration.

Furthermore, all driver’s licenses and state IDs that were issued in countries where illegal immigrants are legal to obtain them will be cancelled.

“We will not recognize a driver’s license from any state that issues them to illegal immigrants,” Ingoglia recommended. “And law enforcement will then be told to proceed as if they had no license whatsoever.”

Currently, illegal immigrants can obtain drivers’ licenses in 18 states plus Washington.

California has had legal immigrants since 2013. However, in September 2013, the governor of California was a Democrat. Gavin Newsom signed A bill to allow all noncitizens to apply for state identification cards regardless of their driving ability or proof that they have been authorized to be in the U.S.

This law eliminates the requirement that these be in writing. “restricted” To distinguish IDs, a distinctive feature should be added to their labels.

Ingoglia pointed out that Florida currently does not allow for the issuing of driver’s licenses or state IDs to illegal immigrant. But, Ingoglia said that certain city and county governments were able to bypass the law by paying third party organizations to issue community identity cards. This card can be used to access government services.

“It’s stuff like this, plus more, that the state of Florida is looking at doing to really force the federal government to finally fixing this problem, which has been festering for about 50 years.”

DeSantis’ bill also includes a provision that requires all hospitals that are eligible for Medicaid to inquire about legal status of patients at their intake and to submit to the state quarterly reports on illegal immigration and costs.

proposing DeSantis stated that the bill was approved on February 23rd. “Florida is a law and order state, and we won’t turn a blind eye to the dangers of Biden’s border crisis. We will continue to take steps to protect Floridians from reckless federal open border policies.”