A federal appeals court on Friday rejected Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s request to enforce a new state law targeting undocumented immigrants temporarily (SB 4-C) while a legal challenge proceeds.

The law, SB 4-C, signed into law by Governor DeSantis, makes it a crime for undocumented immigrants to enter Florida, and also includes provisions for capital punishment for undocumented immigrants convicted of capital crimes.

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This decision by the court maintains a preliminary injunction issued in April by U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams, who found that the law is likely preempted by federal immigration authority.

Federal Appeals Court In Georgia Upholds Block On Florida Illegal Immigration Law

A federal appeals court on Friday rejected Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s request to enforce a new state law targeting undocumented immigrants