The SB 1718 law, which will go into effect in the United States state of Florida, criminalizing undocumented immigration to that location, will also affect Americans and citizens who identify as illegal immigrants by virtue of their Hispanic name, surname, or skin color. commented Elena Valdivia Sanchez, director of the Alliance of Migrant Minorities (NGO).
This will come into force on July 1. Meanwhile, without proving their legal residence in the city, the majority, he said, do not have the economic capacity to change their address to neighboring states where they have not been persecuted, as it would cost them money. Rent a move and “start over” with a job and rent.
SB 1718 proposes to criminalize undocumented immigration and all Florida residents “who open their home, business, vehicle or place of worship to illegal immigrants,” he pointed out.
It also prohibits the use of valid out-of-state driver’s licenses by undocumented immigrants, requires hospitals to collect information on patients’ immigration status and submit reports, and prohibits hiring undocumented immigrants. increases the penalty for; More severely punishes repeat offenders who recruit illegally, imposing severe prison sentences on foreigners who knowingly use false documentation.
Human right
Valdivia Sanchez said it is a law that does not respect the human rights of people living in the state and infringes on the liberties of people who are originally from Florida or hold citizenship because they are suspected by the authorities. The simple fact of having a Hispanic first or last name or skin color would be interfered with, and these people could be accused of discrimination or harassment.
She does not consider that people who are illegals, regardless of their nationality, will leave the city, there will be no escape, as money is needed to move to another place and start a new life and when they are It is not easy to stay in that place for years.
