A.G. Gancarski
Though there undoubtedly are appeals ahead, the American Civil Liberties Union is celebrating a district court pause in the enforcement of Florida’s immigration law.
Senate Bill 4C, which proscribes penalties for illegal entry and illegal re-entry, mandates imprisonment for being in Florida without being a legal immigration and capital punishment for any such undocumented immigrant who commits capital crimes. Judge Kathleen Williams, who was originally a Barack Obama appointee to the Southern District of Florida, questions its confidentiality, saying the law is in conflict with the Supremacy Clause and the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution.
Williams’ Temporary Restraining Order puts a stay on enforcement of the law. A hearing regarding a permanent injunction is slated for April 18.
“This ruling is a critical victory not only for immigrants and their families across Florida, but all of us who hold dear core principles of our Constitution,” said Bacardi Jackson, Executive Director of the ACLU of Florida. “The court’s order halts a dangerous and discriminatory law that sought to criminalize people for simply moving within the United States. Florida’s leaders may want to score political points by targeting immigrants, but the Constitution doesn’t allow it. We’ll continue fighting until SB 4-C is struck down permanently.”
Gov. Ron DeSantis and other members of state leadership have framed the laws passed this year as a way of supporting the federal government’s fight against illegal immigration. Yet at least one judge says Florida overstepped its boundaries.
5 comments
Gobble D. Guk
April 5, 2025 at 8:47 am
“Senate Bill 4C, which proscribes penalties for illegal entry and illegal re-entry, mandates imprisonment for being in Florida without being a legal immigration and capital punishment for any such undocumented immigrant who commits capital crimes.”
This sentence is gobbledygook. “Proscribes” means “prohibits”. Are you really trying to say that there is a Senate Bill that prohibits penalties for illegal entry. etc.? Even if that is what you meant to say, Senate bills don’t do that. It has to be a law first.
And then there is: “. . .without being a legal immigration. . .” What?
Like this story, this entire matter has descended into chaos as the duly-elected president tries his best to follow through on his campaign promises and a spastic legal system and media empire tries its best to stop him.
EARL PITTS "Sage Jurisprudance Expert" AMERICAN
April 5, 2025 at 10:23 am
WAKE UP AMERICA:
Its almost like whatever “Wrong-Headed Judge” that entered such an “Egregous Rulling” was appointed by a “Wrong-Headed” “Dook 4 Brains Leftist” former President.
…..oh wait ….. she was,
Thank you, America,
EARL PITTS “Sage Jurisprudance Expert” AMERICAN
Carlene Munoz
April 5, 2025 at 12:07 pm
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J. Roberts
April 5, 2025 at 10:41 am
Thanks Earl,
I always reference your take on jurisprudance prior to instructing the bench on how to vote.
Should this travisty of justice rulling make it’s way to the highest court in the land I can ensure the Wise Latina will vote our way.
Thanks again Earl, John
PeterH
April 5, 2025 at 4:42 pm
It’s always a race to the bottom! DeSantis would like to outnumber the number lawsuits the Trump administration is currently facing! Our governor has some catching up to do…… Pam Bondi has logged 175 federal lawsuits. Please donate to the ACLU today.