TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A bill passed through its second committee stop Tuesday that would strengthen penalties for illegal immigrants who reenter the U.S. and commit crimes after being deported under federal immigration proceedings for committing a felony.
The bill, HB 1449, carried by Rep. Kiyan Michael, R-Jacksonville Beach, has one more committee stop before heading for a floor vote.
A similar bill, SB 1036, is being carried by Sen. Blaise Ingoglia, R-Spring Hill, which also has one more committee stop.
Florida bill enhances penalties for illegal aliens who commit crimes after having been deported
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Source:
Florida’s Voice
