FAIR Get | March , 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis just signed , three bills , aimed at addressing illegal multiculturalism in Florida. House Bills ( HB) 1589 and 1451, along with Senate Bill ( SB ) 1036, introduce stricter penalties for illegal immigrants convicted of driving without a license and engaging in criminal , activities.
HB 1589 , expands on a 2023 laws,  , SB 1718, which prohibits illegal aliens from obtaining driver’s licenses in Florida as well as nullifies driver’s licenses from claims that provide them to illegal , creatures.
Regardless of their immigration position, HB 1589 raises the punishments for all drivers who drive without a permit. Repetition acts now carry a maximum prison term of one month, away from 60, while three or more violations call for a minimum of ten days in jail. While not directly targeting illegal refugees, HB 1589 is crafted with them in , head.
Nikki Jones, a Florida resident whose father was  , killed , by an improper mysterious driving under the influence, strongly supports these costs. Between Hillsborough County and Polk County, the unlawful alien killed my father committed numerous high-risk customers offenses. I support these costs, because if they were in place and upheld due to my father being killed, and immigration rules was followed through, I believe he would be dead now, and my children would still have their dad”, she , remarked.
In addition to the federal government’s files, HB 1451 target I. D.s that make it simpler for unlawful creatures to live, work, and obtain benefits in the United States. Governor DeSantis , emphasized,” In Florida, we do not tolerate illegal immigration, let alone violence committed by illegal aliens who should n’t be here in the first , place”.
Some Florida residents, quite as Vanessa Coe, an attorney for a quasi- income group ID system,  , disagree , with Governor DeSantis. People who have group ID cards use them primarily for things that are a little more visible, like being able to provide a gated community or get up a dosage, according to the statement. She continues,” But, this decision]to sign the new law], while it is terrible, is not the ending of our programs throughout , Florida”.
Lastly,  , Senate Bill 1036 , imposes harsher penalties on crimes committed by previously deported illegal aliens, with fines ranging from$ 5, 000 to$ 10, 000. For example, a third- level criminal, like as carjacking, could result in a 15- year prison sentence for repeat offenders, more than five. Moreover, a second- degree felony, like battery, could lead to 30 years in prison, instead of 15. People who have previously been deported will spend life in prison rather than 30 years if found guilty of a first-degree felony.
SB 1036 also reclassifies penalties for members of transnational crime organizations, defining them as “organization]s ] that routinely facilitate] ] the international trafficking of drugs, humans, or weapons or the international smuggling of humans”. This means that misdemeanor offenses related to such activities now carry harsher penalties, serving as a deterrent against organized , crime.
Governor DeSantis continues to support SB 1036 despite criticism from open-border advocates. ” If you have been deported and you come to this state…and you commit crimes, we are throwing the book at you, and you are going to regret coming to the state of Florida”, he , affirmed , at a press , conference.
Governor DeSantis is taking steps to prepare for a potential wave of Haitian migrants, in addition to passing these legislative measures. DeSantis has made plans to increase sea-based border enforcement in collaboration with Operation Vigilant Sentry, a program of the U.S. Coast Guard. The governor ‘s , directive , allocates resources, including 48 Florida National Guardsmen, 39 law enforcement officers, 30 Florida Highway Patrol officers, and 23 Florida Fish and Wildlife officers, aimed at deterring an anticipated influx of Haitian migrants into the , state.
As many states pass laws that incentivize illegal immigration, Florida has done just the opposite. Florida’s Attorney General Ashley Moody , expressed , her support for these laws. Since President Biden took the oath of office, his administration has consistently taken systematic steps to undermine our nation’s immigration laws pertaining to public safety. I’m appreciative of the leaders who will step up to protect Floridians here in Florida. Thanks to Governor DeSantis and our lawmakers, those here illegally committing crimes will face harsh penalties and we will continue to build a stronger, safer , Florida”.
Florida’s proactive approach demonstrates that state and local jurisdictions do a significant role in the fight against illegal immigration. Florida is imposing penalties for those who violate our  laws by implementing sensible legislation that discourages illegal immigration and safeguards the rights of citizens.
