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Why the Florida Immigrant Work Permit Law Was Just Struck Down
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Why the Florida Immigrant Work Permit Law Was Just Struck Down

May 2, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
A federal judge has blocked Florida’s 2023 “Immigrant Work Permit” law (SB 1718) from being enforced. The ruling halts provisions that would have imposed new immigration-verification rules and penalties affecting employers and workers across the state. This article explains what the law required, why it was struck down, who is impacted, and what happens next […]
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