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Florida Lawmakers Want To Impose Death Penalty On Undocumented Immigrants Convicted Of Capital Crimes

Florida's capitol complex in Tallahassee (Credit: Image via tallahassee.com)

Florida lawmakers have introduced legislation that would make the death penalty mandatory for unauthorized immigrants convicted of capital crimes, eliminating judicial and jury discretion in sentencing.

The bill is part of a broader package that resulted from a compromise between Governor Ron DeSantis and state GOP lawmakers and followed weeks of infighting over immigration enforcement.

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