ORLANDO, Fla. — An organization that advocates for immigrants in Central Florida said it will denounce a new law just signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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The new law requires employers to use E-Verify to check an applicant’s immigration status.
It also prevents counties and organizations from using tax money to issue ID’s to undocumented immigrants.
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The law will also prosecute people who transport them with five years in jail and a $5,000 fine.
Members from the Hope Community Center in Apopka said they will speak about the bill Thursday.
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