The US Supreme Court upheld a judicial block on a Florida law that criminalizes entry for undocumented immigrants, ruling the law likely unconstitutional for conflicting with federal immigration authority. Florida-based US District Judge Kathleen Williams had previously barred the state from enforcing the law during ongoing legal challenges. The law introduces mandatory minimum sentences for undocumented immigrants, starting at nine months and scaling up to five years for certain offenses. The law, backed by state officials and conservative interest groups, argues compliance with federal law despite legal disputes from groups like the ACLU.
The US Supreme Court upheld a judicial block on Florida's law criminalizing entry for undocumented immigrants, affirming that it conflicts with federal immigration authority.
Judge Kathleen Williams ruled that Florida's immigration law likely violates constitutional parameters by encroaching upon federal jurisdiction over immigration policies.
Florida's law imposes mandatory minimum sentences for undocumented immigrants entering the state, with penalties starting at nine months and potentially extending up to five years.
The state law garnered support from Republican officials and conservative groups, asserting compliance with federal regulations despite ongoing legal challenges.
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