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Miami’s CBS affiliate reports:
Construction workers say many employees have not showed up to work because they fear deportation. Critics say Florida Senate Bill 1718 is to blame. If signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, businesses could face a $10,000 fine for every undocumented employee and the state could revoke their business license.
Because of this, many construction workers who spoke to CBS News Miami say they are fearful of the future. “Many workers are leaving, thinking they’re going to be deported, so they’re going to other states,” says Jose, an employee. “Everyone is really uneasy…we just want to work to help our families.”
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Florida fucked up. pic.twitter.com/tnEoAgVBeS
— The Infamous El Guapo (@InfamusElGuapo) May 9, 2023
Construction and farm work are coming to a complete halt in Florida. When tomatoes, strawberries, and oranges rot unpicked all the while construction stagnates, big business will try to force the legislature to backtrack. This exact thing happened to Alabama in 2011. https://t.co/ZC09gltPUq
— Alejandra Caraballo (@Esqueer_) May 10, 2023
If you ever wondered what you’d be doing in nazi Germany, it’s what you’re doing right now. Making it a crime to transport, house, or harbor immigrants is no different than what the Nazis did to those who sheltered the Jews. It’s criminalizing people. https://t.co/rTCqIDNC1q pic.twitter.com/J5ABRLfywB
— Alejandra Caraballo (@Esqueer_) May 10, 2023
Negative impact on Florida has begun from the recently passed DeSantis’ anti-immigrant bill. Immigrant labor is leaving as construction work sites grapple with new restrictions. All to demonize people who simply want to work and be left alone while providing for their families. pic.twitter.com/JQfqPxKbsC
— Thomas Kennedy (@tomaskenn) May 7, 2023
Construction sites in Florida are vacant now that DeSantis shot his own state in the foot with his fascist immigration bill pic.twitter.com/AvBAvQSTF5
— Marjorie Gaylor Queen ?️? (@Tim_Tweeted) May 6, 2023
Desantis had construction in Florida at a complete standstill after he threatened the majority of the workforce. pic.twitter.com/ApmrQi4w1u
— Salina Marxista, birthing person, she/her ND (@ChairladySpears) May 9, 2023