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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mike Schneider

Florida can't enforce a new immigration law while court challenge continues, judges rule

Immigration Law-Florida - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Authorities can't enforce a new Florida law making it a misdemeanor for people in the U.S. illegally to enter the state while the law is being challenged in court, according to two new rulings.

U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams in Miami on Monday denied a request by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier to put on hold her earlier injunction while it is being appealed. The injunction barred law enforcement from enforcing the immigration law, as Williams said it's likely the law will be found unconstitutional.

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