DeSantis’ law prompts illegal immigrants to flee state, exit country entirely.
A Sweeping Law Causes Ripple Effect on Florida’s Illegal Immigrant Population
A sweeping law that took effect Saturday is having a ripple effect on Florida’s illegal immigrant population.
According to Yvette Cruz with the Farmworkers Association of Florida, people are starting to leave the state in response to the implementation of state Senate Bill 1718. She predicts that this trend will continue as the law takes full effect.
The legislation, signed into law by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, aims to combat the “Biden Border Crisis” and protect Florida taxpayers from shouldering the burden of illegal immigration.
SB 1718 includes provisions such as felony charges for those who knowingly transport undocumented immigrants into Florida and invalidating out-of-state driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants. It also expands worker verification requirements.
Do you agree with DeSantis’ new law?
- Yes
- No
A company with 25 or more employees must now use E-Verify to document new hires’ eligibility, or face fines and potential license revocation. DeSantis’ spokesman Jeremy Redfern emphasized that businesses exploiting the crisis by employing illegal aliens instead of Floridians will be held accountable.
As a result of the law, some illegal immigrants are choosing to stay in Florida until they are required to leave the country and return to Mexico, as reported by NBC News.
However, concerns have been raised about potential labor shortages and the impact on industries such as construction, service, and agriculture. Employers worry about the availability of workers and the ability to run their businesses effectively.
During a news conference, DeSantis placed blame on those who facilitated the illegal immigration problem, including President Joe Biden and his administration. He emphasized that Florida is not a welcoming environment for those who support illegal immigration.
According to the Pew Research Center, there were an estimated 775,000 illegal immigrants in Florida as of 2019.
Source: The Western Journal
" Conservative News Daily does not always share or support the views and opinions expressed here; they are just those of the writer."
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
