The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that prevented enforcement of parts of a Florida law criminalizing the crossing of undocumented immigrants into the state. The statute imposed strict prison terms for violations but faced challenges due to its contradiction with federal immigration law. Florida's stance is that the state law aims to combat immigration's adverse impacts. Similar state laws in Oklahoma, Iowa, Idaho, and Texas have been invalidated for conflicting with federal statutes. Despite setbacks, immigration remains a significant political issue in Florida.
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a lower court decision that blocked a Florida law criminalizing undocumented immigrants crossing into the state, citing conflicts with federal law.
The Supreme Court's one-sentence order implied that Florida's attempts to enforce immigration laws through state legislation face established judicial precedent favoring federal immigration law.
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