Once upon a time, Republicans favored immigration and the booming economy it created. They couldn't be bothered to craft a humane immigration bill which would help migrants coming to the US for a better life, but under Reagan, they did legalize millions of illegals. Then, as now, these people do the jobs no citizen wants to do at the wages businesses are willing and able to pay.
Now, Florida is testing the limits of cruelty to these vital workers. A bill which passed the legislature and which will take effect in July will require businesses with more than 25 employees to use the E-Verify system. This database will flag illegal workers and trigger deportation orders. The bill also forbids the use of out of state licenses and makes getting health care tricky for anyone without papers.
The result is an exodus of workers from the state in the weeks leading up to the law's inception. I guess we'll find out how much the state misses immigrants in coming months.s
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