⚖️Court strikes down Florida law targeting immigrant employers
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis rolled out new state rules to punish businesses that hire undocumented workers—slapping them with hefty fines and threatening to yank licenses. DeSantis pitched it as fixing federal inaction, but here’s the real play: he was trying to grab immigration power that the Constitution gives only to Congress and the president. Yesterday the Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice John Roberts, said “nope”—states can’t rewrite immigration law.
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Key Takeaways
- Only the federal government runs immigration—states can’t step in and rewrite the rules.
- The Supreme Court is the ref in our federal system: it steps in when states try to hijack national authority.
- Patchwork laws create confusion for businesses, travelers, and law enforcement—from hire rules to traffic stops.
- You can hold your state leaders accountable: call their offices and demand they stick to state issues, not federal powers.
- Backing groups like the ACLU helps challenge state overreach and keeps our separation of powers intact.
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Why This Matters
💰 Your job could cost you thousands:
Florida businesses faced fines up to $5,000 per undocumented worker if the state rules stood—higher prices and fewer hiring options for everyone
🚔 Local police become immigration agents:
The blocked law would have required local cops to enforce federal immigration law, diverting resources from investigating crimes that actually threaten your community safety
⚖️ State vs. federal authority clash:
Supreme Court protection of federal immigration control prevents states from creating patchwork enforcement that varies by ZIP code and political preferences
🏘️ Community trust in law enforcement protected:
When local police must enforce immigration law, immigrant families stop reporting crimes and cooperating with investigations, making everyone less safe
📜 Constitutional federalism still functions:
The Court ruling demonstrates that constitutional limits on state power can still protect individuals from extreme state policies that violate federal law
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