The Supreme Court has blocked Florida from enforcing a law that imposes severe criminal penalties on undocumented migrants, as litigation over its constitutionality is still pending. This law, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, has been contested by immigrant advocacy groups, arguing that it oversteps federal immigration enforcement authority. Similar laws have been enacted in at least seven other states, with several facing legal challenges. Florida's Republican leadership has been actively collaborating with federal immigration efforts, highlighted by significant arrest operations and plans for large detention facilities.
The Supreme Court's decision on Wednesday prohibits Florida from enforcing a law imposing severe penalties on undocumented migrants as litigation over its constitutionality is ongoing.
The law, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in February, is contested by immigrant advocacy groups claiming it unlawfully interferes with federal immigration enforcement.
At least seven states have enacted similar laws aimed at addressing illegal immigration, yet four of these, including Florida's, have been blocked for conflicting with federal authority.
Florida's state officials have pursued aggressive immigration strategies, including aiding the federal government in arresting over 1,100 migrants and proposing multiple detention centers.
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