National Geographic Construction workers at a site in Miami. Thousands of construction workers in the U.S. face the elimination of their temporary protected status and the prospect of deportation. One Thousand Friends of Florida says a 2019 state law is blocking them from doing their job. The growth management group tries to work with residents, local governments, and developers to promote sustainable development policy that protects the environment and quality of life. That can often mean filing lawsuits. But, the new law requires the losing party in lawsuits about development orders to pay all attorney fees for the prevailing party. The group argues this creates a financial risk that ultimately bars them from taking on such cases and can block a resident’s right to due process. Attorney Richard Gross is representing the group in court.