Texas, Florida laws have Latinos rethinking where they live

[Tennesseer]

Texas, Florida laws have Latinos rethinking where they live

Legislation in Florida and Texas to crack down on undocumented immigrants is prompting some Hispanics to reconsider where they live and work.

In Florida, videos of empty workplaces began to go viral after Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a bill that ratchets up sanctions for employing undocumented workers.

Those videos have caused a stir and energized some Hispanic communities, but they also reflect real fears, say advocates.

“I think there is a form of protest to it. I’m sure there is, ‘Well you’re gonna regret it because you need us,’ which is absolutely true. But also, I’m sure there’s a palpable sense of fear among the immigrant community,” said Mario Carrillo, campaigns manager for America’s Voice, a progressive immigration advocacy group.

The Florida law goes into effect July 1, stacked with provisions that will make daily life harder for undocumented immigrants and their communities.

“Florida is a dangerous, hostile environment for law-abiding Americans and immigrants. It’s not always been that way,” said Domingo García, national president of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC).

“And we need to make sure that everybody understands that you can be arrested for literally taking somebody to the hospital, for literally taking somebody to Disney World.”

Among other provisions, the state will no longer recognize driver’s licenses issued out of state to undocumented immigrants, and it will prohibit Florida counties from issuing ID cards to them, as well.

Rest of article here: Texas, Florida laws have Latinos rethinking where they live

[happyhoix]

Good, let the migrants leave and let’s get Ron DeSantis and all the retired white folks out picking fruit so it doesn’t rot on the tree.

At least while all the crops are rotting in the fields they can hold hands in the orange groves and give thanks for living in a much whiter state. 😒

[Opti]

Scary OP. I will read the posted URL at a later time. Need happier news to fall asleep to. How very sad for all those affected be these ill-conceived and executed laws.