Florida Republicans Reach Agreement on Illegal Immigration Proposals
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and state Republican leaders have reached an agreement on proposals to combat illegal immigration, with a special session set to begin. The measures include making it a crime to enter Florida illegally, ending 'catch and release' for criminal illegal aliens, and requiring all state and local law enforcement to assist federal authorities with immigration enforcement.
Key Points
- Making it a crime to enter Florida illegally
- Ending 'catch and release' for criminal illegal aliens
- Requiring state and local law enforcement to assist federal authorities with immigration enforcement
Pros
- Strong measures to combat illegal immigration
- Assistance to President Trump's administration
- Penalties for non-compliance with immigration enforcement
- End in-state tuition for illegal aliens
- Heightened crime for registering to vote as an illegal alien
Cons
- May face opposition and controversy
- Potential impact on immigrant communities