Florida's harshest immigration legislation yet reshapes many facets of undocumented life, with in-state tuition waivers axed and legal protections narrowed. Yet one facet went untouched: work. Why it matters: Businesses in Florida that depend on undocumented labor face no new hurdles,

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed three bills increasing penalties for illegal immigration. The bills were a point of contention between DeSantis and Republican legislative leaders, but a compromise was reached. Democrats opposed the bills, arguing they are unconstitutional and politically motivated.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed sweeping immigration laws and touted them as the "strictest" in the nation.