Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Immigration Law
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law making it a felony to transport illegal immigrants into the state, but a federal judge temporarily halted enforcement of that provision. The law also funds a migrant transportation program and restricts access to ID cards.
Key Points
- Federal judge temporarily halted enforcement of Florida law making it a crime to transport illegal immigrants
- DeSantis strongly opposes illegal immigration
- DeSantis signed a law funding migrant transportation program and restricting access to ID cards
Pros
- Crackdown on illegal immigration
- Funding for migrant transportation program
- Restriction on access to ID cards
Cons
- Potential risk for U.S. citizens being arrested for simple acts like driving a relative to a doctor's appointment