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It's in response to a new law that makes it illegal to transport and shelter undocumented immigrants.

Activities across Florida Thursday as part of a nationwide general strike among Latinos and their allies dubbed “Un Día Sin Inmigrantes” — A Day Without Immigrants — included a large protest march through downtown Fort Myers streets and in Orlando.

Local activists and community members protested Florida's new immigration law outside of the office of state lawmaker Carolina Amesty.

The moment Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping elections bill into law last week, several voter-advocacy groups filed lawsuits against it. Senate Bill 7050 creates a broad set of restrictions for third-party voter registration groups. It cuts the amount of time they have to submit voters applications, and adds new and higher fines for late submissions. ...

After Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a major elections bill, legal battles immediately began about new restrictions on voter-registration groups.

Advocates and nonprofits said the legislation could create a hostile and ‘show me your papers’ environment.

State Voices Florida, a 501©3 which helps grassroots organizations build year-round, long term community involvement through civic engagement, has signed onto a letter opposing Senate Bill 7050

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For many years, Latinas in the U.S. have voted at higher rates than men. But in 2020, more than 2.7 million eligible Latina citizens were not registered. Poder Latinx hopes to bolster Latina power and women’s political presence.

Ahead of 2024 presidential election, Poder Latinx wants women to be “agents of change” in Florida.