TALLAHASSEE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law two far-reaching immigration enforcement bills on Thursday, paving the way for stricter penalties, new enforcement measures and the creation of a state
immigration board designed to coordinate with federal officials.
"Today the state has passed the strongest legislation to combat illegal immigration of any state in the country," DeSantis told reporters.
The legislation aims to position Florida as a key player in helping former President Donald Trump identify and deport undocumented immigrants.
The bills, passed by the Florida House and Senate, include stiffer
penalties for undocumented immigrants who commit crimes, tougher
enforcement requirements for local officials and changes to the state's controversial migrant transport program.
The approvals of the legislation culminated three special sessions in two weeks on the immigration issue. The efforts got off to a rocky start last month after DeSantis called a special session.
Creation of a state immigration board
The State Board of Immigration Enforcement will be made up of the
governor, agriculture commissioner, attorney general and state chief financial officer.
The board would coordinate immigration enforcement activities with federal officials and dole out $250 million in grants to local law-enforcement agencies to assist federal enforcement efforts. Decisions made by the
board would have to be unanimous.
Death penalty for convicted criminals
One of the more controversial bills requires that undocumented immigrants convicted of first-degree murder or raping children face a mandatory death sentence in Florida.
House Democrats questioned the constitutionality of the death penalty requirement. Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell pointed to a House staff analysis that said the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that mandatory death sentences are unconstitutional.
Rep. Sam Garrison, attorney whohelped sponsor the bill, acknowledged the issue would be litigated but said nothing in the bill "erodes the rights"
of people in the criminal justice system
The bill also makes it a misdemeanor for undocumented immigrants over age
18 to "knowingly" enter Florida "after entering the U.S. by eluding or avoiding examination or inspection by immigration officers." The measure carries a nine-month jail sentence for first-time violators. Second-time offenders would face felony charges carrying a minimum sentence of a year
and a day behind bars.
Changes to migrant transport program
Another bill makes significant changes to a 2023 law that created the "Unauthorized Alien Transport Program" within the state Division of
Emergency Management. Lawmakers in 2023 steered $12 million to the agency, bolstering DeSantis' efforts to relocate undocumented immigrants to places such as Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts.
Under the new plan, the state agency can only transport migrants out of
the state if federal immigration officials "specifically request
assistance," cover the costs of the travel and oversee the operations.
Tougher penalties and enforcement measures
Another measure requires sheriffs and county jail administrators to
cooperate with federal immigration officials and participate in what is
known as the 287(g) program and report undocumented immigrants to federal authorities.
The bill would impose $5,000 fines and suspension from office for county
or municipal officials who refuse to comply with immigration detainers
issued by a federal agency.
It also increases penalties and requires pretrial detention for
undocumented immigrants who commit forcible felonies, something already required for other serious violent crimes.
The measure also does away with in-state tuition for undocumented
immigrant students.
The bills have the support of Governor Ron DeSantis, ending two weeks of tension between the governor and top Republican leadership.
https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/desantis-signs-lawmakers-approve- sweeping-new-immigration-crackdowns/?intcid=CNR-01-0623
On 2/14/25 15:23, P. Coonan wrote:
TALLAHASSEE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law two
far-reaching immigration enforcement bills on Thursday, paving the
way for stricter penalties, new enforcement measures and the creation
of a state immigration board designed to coordinate with federal
officials.
Under the new plan, the state agency can only transport migrants out
of the state if federal immigration officials "specifically request
assistance," cover the costs of the travel and oversee the
operations.
Tougher penalties and enforcement measures
Another measure requires sheriffs and county jail administrators to
cooperate with federal immigration officials and participate in what
is known as the 287(g) program and report undocumented immigrants to
federal authorities.
The bill would impose $5,000 fines and suspension from office for
county or municipal officials who refuse to comply with immigration
detainers issued by a federal agency.
It also increases penalties and requires pretrial detention for
undocumented immigrants who commit forcible felonies, something
already required for other serious violent crimes.
The measure also does away with in-state tuition for undocumented
immigrant students.
The bills have the support of Governor Ron DeSantis, ending two weeks
of tension between the governor and top Republican leadership.
https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/desantis-signs-lawmakers-approve-
sweeping-new-immigration-crackdowns/?intcid=CNR-01-0623
I'm not about to tread through all of the above, but the last I'd
heard on FL's immigration policy, a business caught hiring illegals
had to be caught three (3) times before there would be any penalties assigned, and even then, they had a +30 day grace period to correct
the problem before those could be applied.
Translation:
3 strikes + 30 day grace period = "Bob, go set up a new LLC for $150
to reset the violations clock."
On 2/14/25 15:23, P. Coonan wrote:
TALLAHASSEE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law two far-reaching
immigration enforcement bills on Thursday, paving the way for stricter
penalties, new enforcement measures and the creation of a state
immigration board designed to coordinate with federal officials.
"Today the state has passed the strongest legislation to combat illegal
immigration of any state in the country," DeSantis told reporters.
Translation:
3 strikes + 30 day grace period = "Bob, go set up a new LLC for $150 to
reset the violations clock."
-hh
On 14 Feb 2025, -hh <recscuba_google@huntzinger.com> posted some news:vooa53$3j4nk$1@dont-email.me:
On 2/14/25 15:23, P. Coonan wrote:
TALLAHASSEE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law two
far-reaching immigration enforcement bills on Thursday, paving the
way for stricter penalties, new enforcement measures and the creation
of a state immigration board designed to coordinate with federal
officials.
Under the new plan, the state agency can only transport migrants out
of the state if federal immigration officials "specifically request
assistance," cover the costs of the travel and oversee the
operations.
Tougher penalties and enforcement measures
Another measure requires sheriffs and county jail administrators to
cooperate with federal immigration officials and participate in what
is known as the 287(g) program and report undocumented immigrants to
federal authorities.
The bill would impose $5,000 fines and suspension from office for
county or municipal officials who refuse to comply with immigration
detainers issued by a federal agency.
It also increases penalties and requires pretrial detention for
undocumented immigrants who commit forcible felonies, something
already required for other serious violent crimes.
The measure also does away with in-state tuition for undocumented
immigrant students.
The bills have the support of Governor Ron DeSantis, ending two weeks
of tension between the governor and top Republican leadership.
https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/desantis-signs-lawmakers-approve-
sweeping-new-immigration-crackdowns/?intcid=CNR-01-0623
I'm not about to tread through all of the above, but the last I'd
heard on FL's immigration policy, a business caught hiring illegals
had to be caught three (3) times before there would be any penalties
assigned, and even then, they had a +30 day grace period to correct
the problem before those could be applied.
Translation:
3 strikes + 30 day grace period = "Bob, go set up a new LLC for $150
to reset the violations clock."
You can be incredibly dense sometimes, you know that?
The most recent legislation modifies the penalties for illegal aliens, not business. Business was changed last year.
The 2024 Florida Statutes
Title XXXI
LABOR
Chapter 448
GENERAL LABOR REGULATIONS
View Entire Chapter
448.09 Unauthorized aliens; employment prohibited.—
(1) It is unlawful for any person to knowingly employ, hire, recruit, or refer, either for herself or himself or on behalf of another, for private
or public employment within this state, an alien who is not duly
authorized to work by the immigration laws of the United States, the
Attorney General of the United States, or the United States Secretary of
the Department of Homeland Security.
(2) If the Department of Commerce finds or is notified by an entity
specified in s. 448.095(3)(a) that an employer has knowingly employed an unauthorized alien without verifying the employment eligibility of such person, the department must enter an order pursuant to chapter 120 making such determination and require repayment of any economic development incentive pursuant to s. 288.061(6).
(3) For a violation of this section, the department shall place the
employer on probation for a 1-year period and require that the employer report quarterly to the department to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of subsection (1) and s. 448.095.
(4) Any violation of this section which takes place within 24 months after
a previous violation constitutes grounds for the suspension or revocation
of all licenses issued by a licensing agency subject to chapter 120. The department shall take the following actions for a violation involving:
(a) One to ten unauthorized aliens, suspension of all applicable licenses held by a private employer for up to 30 days by the respective agencies
that issued them.
(b) Eleven to fifty unauthorized aliens, suspension of all applicable licenses held by a private employer for up to 60 days by the respective agencies that issued them.
(c) More than fifty unauthorized aliens, revocation of all applicable licenses held by a private employer by the respective agencies that issued them.
(5) An alien who is not duly authorized to work by the immigration laws of the United States, the Attorney General of the United States, or the
United States Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and who knowingly uses a false identification document or who fraudulently uses an identification document of another person for the purpose of obtaining employment commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in
s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
History.—ss. 1, 2, 3, ch. 77-250; s. 193, ch. 79-400; s. 82, ch. 91-224;
s. 168, ch. 97-103; s. 6, ch. 2023-40; s. 217, ch. 2024-6.
On 2025-02-14, -hh <recscuba_google@huntzinger.com> wrote:
On 2/14/25 15:23, P. Coonan wrote:
TALLAHASSEE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law two
far-reaching immigration enforcement bills on Thursday, paving the
way for stricter penalties, new enforcement measures and the
creation of a state immigration board designed to coordinate with
federal officials.
"Today the state has passed the strongest legislation to combat
illegal immigration of any state in the country," DeSantis told
reporters.
-snip
Translation:
3 strikes + 30 day grace period = "Bob, go set up a new LLC for $150
to reset the violations clock."
-hh
'Bob' can ring up one of the Biden
pothead <pothead@snakebite.com> wrote in
news:vooqru$3ne99$3@dont-email.me:
On 2025-02-14, -hh <recscuba_google@huntzinger.com> wrote:
On 2/14/25 15:23, P. Coonan wrote:
TALLAHASSEE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law two
far-reaching immigration enforcement bills on Thursday, paving the
way for stricter penalties, new enforcement measures and the
creation of a state immigration board designed to coordinate with
federal officials.
"Today the state has passed the strongest legislation to combat
illegal immigration of any state in the country," DeSantis told
reporters.
-snip
Translation:
3 strikes + 30 day grace period = "Bob, go set up a new LLC for $150
to reset the violations clock."
-hh
'Bob' can ring up one of the Biden
In posts about Trump you change the subject to Biden.
In posts about DeSantis you change the subject to Biden.
Your fixation on Biden is a psychosis.
Seek help.
pothead <pothead@snakebite.com> wrote in
news:vooqru$3ne99$3@dont-email.me:
On 2025-02-14, -hh <recscuba_google@huntzinger.com> wrote:
On 2/14/25 15:23, P. Coonan wrote:
TALLAHASSEE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law two
far-reaching immigration enforcement bills on Thursday, paving the
way for stricter penalties, new enforcement measures and the
creation of a state immigration board designed to coordinate with
federal officials.
"Today the state has passed the strongest legislation to combat
illegal immigration of any state in the country," DeSantis told
reporters.
-snip
Translation:
3 strikes + 30 day grace period = "Bob, go set up a new LLC for $150
to reset the violations clock."
-hh
'Bob' can ring up one of the Biden
In posts about Trump you change the subject to Biden.
In posts about DeSantis you change the subject to Biden.
pothead <pothead@snakebite.com> wrote in news:vop0rl$3ocef$2@dont-email.me:
'Bob' can ring up one of the Biden
In posts about Trump you change the subject to Biden.
In posts about DeSantis you change the subject to Biden.
I didn't change the subject nor the subject line.
The article is about DeSantis.
The reply is about DeSantis.
And you change the subject to Biden.
Always, you change the subject to Biden.
On 2025-02-15, Mitchell Holman <noemail@aol.com> wrote:
pothead <pothead@snakebite.com> wrote in
news:vooqru$3ne99$3@dont-email.me:
On 2025-02-14, -hh <recscuba_google@huntzinger.com> wrote:
On 2/14/25 15:23, P. Coonan wrote:
TALLAHASSEE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law two
far-reaching immigration enforcement bills on Thursday, paving the
way for stricter penalties, new enforcement measures and the
creation of a state immigration board designed to coordinate with
federal officials.
"Today the state has passed the strongest legislation to combat
illegal immigration of any state in the country," DeSantis told
reporters.
-snip
Translation:
3 strikes + 30 day grace period = "Bob, go set up a new LLC for $150
to reset the violations clock."
-hh
'Bob' can ring up one of the Biden
In posts about Trump you change the subject to Biden.
In posts about DeSantis you change the subject to Biden.
I didn't change the subject nor the subject line.
Mitchell Holman wrote this post while blinking in Morse code:
pothead <pothead@snakebite.com> wrote in news:vop0rl$3ocef$2@dont-email.me: >>
'Bob' can ring up one of the Biden
In posts about Trump you change the subject to Biden.
In posts about DeSantis you change the subject to Biden.
I didn't change the subject nor the subject line.
The article is about DeSantis.
The reply is about DeSantis.
And you change the subject to Biden.
Always, you change the subject to Biden.
Maybe crockpot is yearning for some of that "weak Biden drizzle".
pothead <pothead@snakebite.com> wrote in
news:vop0rl$3ocef$2@dont-email.me:
On 2025-02-15, Mitchell Holman <noemail@aol.com> wrote:
pothead <pothead@snakebite.com> wrote in
news:vooqru$3ne99$3@dont-email.me:
On 2025-02-14, -hh <recscuba_google@huntzinger.com> wrote:
On 2/14/25 15:23, P. Coonan wrote:
TALLAHASSEE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law two
far-reaching immigration enforcement bills on Thursday, paving
the way for stricter penalties, new enforcement measures and the
creation of a state immigration board designed to coordinate with
federal officials.
"Today the state has passed the strongest legislation to combat
illegal immigration of any state in the country," DeSantis told
reporters.
-snip
Translation:
3 strikes + 30 day grace period = "Bob, go set up a new LLC for
$150 to reset the violations clock."
-hh
'Bob' can ring up one of the Biden
In posts about Trump you change the subject to Biden.
In posts about DeSantis you change the subject to Biden.
I didn't change the subject nor the subject line.
The article is about DeSantis.
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