US Supreme Court Blocks Florida Immigration Law Enforcement

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to allow Florida to enforce a new state law criminalizing undocumented immigrants entering or residing in the state, leaving a lower court injunction in place. The law, supported by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and aligned with President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown efforts, was blocked by U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams who ruled it likely conflicts with federal immigration authority. Plaintiffs, including undocumented immigrants and advocacy groups, argued the law infringes on federal jurisdiction and violates the Constitution's Dormant Commerce Clause. The Supreme Court's refusal to lift the injunction means the law remains on hold pending further appeals, with the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals scheduled to hear arguments in October. Legal observers interpreted the decision as a significant setback to state-level immigration enforcement efforts attempting to duplicate federal authority, consistent with similar rulings against comparable laws in other states like Texas. No Supreme Court justices publicly dissented or provided an explanation for the decision.