Florida lawmakers are gearing up to introduce new immigration measures following recent sweeping reforms. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida is expressing concerns about potential constitutional implications of the proposed legislation. ACLU’s legislative director, Kara Gross, criticized the proposed bills, including one that would require non-citizens to have “N.C.” stamped on their driver’s licenses, likening it to a “Scarlet Letter.” Another bill seeks to criminalize attempts to enter the country without documentation, with a mandatory minimum sentence of nine months. Additionally, there is a proposal to impose the death penalty on undocumented immigrants convicted of a capital offense, which the ACLU believes is overly broad and vague.
The ACLU of Florida is urging Floridians to stay engaged and informed about these potential consequences. As the legislative session is set to begin next week, the debate over these immigration policies is expected to intensify, with civil rights groups and lawmakers on opposing sides of the issue. The ACLU remains committed to monitoring legislative actions and ensuring that the public is informed about the implications of the proposed bills. Civil rights groups and lawmakers are at odds over these measures, setting the stage for a heated debate in the upcoming session.
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