The State of Florida has enacted a commonsense law aimed at protecting national security and prioritizing American workers. The law, known as SB1718, prohibits the recognition of driver’s licenses issued to illegal aliens by other states. It also extends its reach to businesses and healthcare, imposing penalties on employers who hire illegal immigrants and requiring Medicaid-accepting hospitals to inquire about patients’ citizenship status. This move by the Florida legislature is a direct response to the Biden administration’s perceived lack of action on the escalating illegal immigration crisis. Eighteen states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico have been issuing driver’s licenses to illegal aliens, a practice that Florida is firmly correcting. Critics label the law as controversial, but its objective is to ensure security, stability in the labor market, and the welfare of American workers.
