Florida’s anti-immigrant law, also known as SB 1718, is an extensive law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. It covers a wide range of policy areas, each sharing the common thread of targeting immigrants in Florida. Since most of the law went into effect on July 1, 2023, it has caused fear and confusion among immigrant families, health care professionals, employers, law enforcement and many others.
Below is the Southern Poverty Law Center’s fact sheet explaining some of the more confusing aspects of the law, as well as other resources to help you advocate for yourself and others affected by this harmful and discriminatory law.
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Photo at top: People gather in Homestead, Florida, in July 2023 to protest Senate Bill 1718. (Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
