Immigrant Youth Know There’s Enough Sunshine to Go Around, Florida’s Anti-Immigrant Law Goes Against Our Values
Miami, Florida – Yesterday, Governor Ron Desantis signed his anti-immigrant bill SB 1718 into law. This harmful bill will make it a felony to drive an undocumented immigrant into the state, require hospitals to ask patients’ immigration status, fine businesses for not using the flawed e-verify system, among other cruel policies meant to encroach upon […]
While Floridians Struggle with a Housing Crisis, Governor DeSantis Continues His Attacks on Immigrant Families
Tallahassee, Florida – On Friday, June 17, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law restricting private entities and nonprofits from transporting unaccompanied children and other migrants, including international tourists and workers. SB 1808 also mandates that law enforcement agencies enter into a cooperation agreement with ICE. The bill is a direct inspiration and […]
Following Community Organizing ICE Limit Usage of Detention Centers in Four States
Florida – Today, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that usage of Glades County Detention Center in Moore Haven, Florida along with Etowah County Detention Center in Gadsden Ala., Winn Correctional Center in Winnfield, La., and Alamance County Detention Facility in Graham, N.C. are set to be paused, scaled back, or terminated. After years of […]
Florida Senators Must Follow The Lead Of Brave Young People Across the State and Reject Anti-LGBTQ Bigotry
Tallahassee, Florida – Today, the Senate floor debated SB 1834 or the “Don’t Say Gay or Trans” bill following the House passage of it’s counterpart HB 1557. If passed this bill would endager LGBTQ youth by prohibiting teachers from speaking about LGBTQ topics, including gender identity and sexual orientation. The bill aims to further stigmatize […]
DeSantis Prioritizes Hurting Immigrants While Millions of Floridians Deal with the Consequences of his Failed Covid Response
Miami – This week, Florida’s Republican-controlled Senate Judiciary Committee approved measure SB 1808, a bill aimed at expanding and updating the current sanctuary city ban (SB 168) to include any policies and protections put in place by local governments. Gov. Ron DeSantis has been strongly pushing for the bill which would take effect immediately after DeSantis signs it […]
Governor DeSantis and Florida Senate Double-Down on Racist Law Targeting Our Most Vulnerable Instead of Protecting Our Communities
Miami, Fla.– Yesterday, the Florida Senate voted to pass a bill which would disproportionately target Black and brown communities. HB1/SB484 also referred to as the “anti-protest” bill, would expand police authority in deciding who can be arrested and charged with a felony for engaging in what state officials designate as protests. The bill, which would impose […]
Wake up, Marco Rubio: This is Your Opportunity to Prioritize a Pathway to Citizenship for Immigrant Communities!
MIAMI – Happening now, immigrant youth and allies from United We Dream, Florida Rising, Immigrant Action Alliance and the Florida Immigrant Coalition are taking action outside Senator Marco Rubio’s Florida home. Immigrant youth and allies showed up this morning with a Mariachi band to make some noise and demand Senator Rubio protect immigrant communities by prioritizing a […]
We Celebrate Homestead Remaining Closed, And Continue to Fight Against Opening of Other Detention Facilities
Miami, Florida – After weeks of organizing from immigrant communities and allies on the ground, Axios reported that President Biden announced his opposition towards reopening the Homestead detention center in Miami-Dade County to house unaccompanied children. After learning of the Biden administration’s plans to reopen the detention center last month, United We Dream, AFSC, FLIC, WeCount!, and SPLC spearheaded […]
Ron DeSantis: With Millions of Lives on the Line, Vaccine Access Must Be Made Easier For Everyone!
Miami, Fla. – Today, Florida Surgeon General Scott Rivkees signed into action a statewide emergency public health advisory requiring proof of state residency for anyone receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. To prove Florida residency, the advisory requires individuals show a valid Florida driver’s license or photo identification, a utility bill with their name and Florida address listed, or documents […]
