Florida House passes ‘Sanctuary City’ bill

Tallahassee, Fla — Supported by both President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, HB 527 passed through the house Wednesday and is now up for debate in the Senate.

The legislation would crackdown on cities and counties for non-cooperation with federal immigration authorities in arresting and detaining known undocumented immigrants.

State officials could fine offenders up to $5,000 a day.

It is now up to the Senate to send the legislation onto the Governor’s desk.

Florida’s Senate is a more moderate chamber and opponents who believe only undocumented violent offenders should be detained are expected to voice their opinions.

Regardless, Republican leaders believe they have the votes to pass the law which, if signed  by  Governor DeSantis,  would take effect July 1, 2019.