Florida’s governor signed bills increasing prison and jail sentences for undocumented immigrants convicted of driving without a license or felonies. Ron DeSantis, critical of the Biden administration’s border policies, emphasized his state’s stance against illegal immigration. The driver’s license bill raises the maximum sentence for repeat offenders from 60 days to a year, affecting both citizens and legal immigrants. Critics argue that denying licenses to undocumented immigrants may pose safety risks, as they may still drive without testing or insurance.
DeSantis signs bills expanding prison sentences for undocumented migrants
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