Violation of State Immigration Law (HB 229)
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Florida
2026
This bill requires law enforcement to pay fines for not following immigration laws. These funds will compensate victims of harm by unauthorized immigrants. It allows families to sue local governments if a loved one dies because authorities didn't cooperate with federal immigration policies. Citizens might see state funds used for compensation programs and more pressure on local agencies to comply with federal immigration laws.
Vote Yes on this bill if you want to implement stricter immigration enforcement and compensation for victims of unauthorized aliens.
Organizations that support this bill may include entities focusing on immigration law enforcement and victim compensation programs.
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Vote No on this bill if you want to prevent the implementation of stricter immigration enforcement and associated penalties.
Organizations that oppose this bill may include those advocating for immigrant rights and opposing stringent immigration laws.
