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Supreme Court Blocks Florida’s Immigration Law, Reinforcing Federal Authority

Supreme Court Blocks Florida’s Immigration Law, Reinforcing Federal Authority

On July 9, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court declined Florida’s request to enforce Senate Bill 4-C (SB 4-C), a state law that criminalizes the entry or presence of undocumented immigrants in Florida. The decision, issued in a brief, unsigned order with no recorded dissents, upholds a lower court’s injunction that has blocked the law since April 2025. This ruling underscores the ongoing tension between state and federal authority over immigration policy, a contentious issue with significant implications for immigrant communities, law enforcement, and national policy.

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