Jason Pizzo on Immigration

Require E-Verify for employers to curb illegal immigration

Pizzo addressed recent Republican infighting on illegal immigration, which eventually culminated in DeSantis signing a package of anti-illegal immigration measures into law earlier this month.

Pizzo argued his strong policy against illegal immigration was the rightful way to go. "I, the Democratic minority leader, was the first to file the bill requiring E-Verify for all employers because you are not serious about curbing illegal immigration if you continue to coward to donors and not listen to our citizens," Pizzo said.

Challenge flying unauthorized aliens out-of-state

ACLU-Florida testimony in opposition, 2/9: This bill seeks to reestablish an abhorrent program through a different state agency. Because last year's "relocation program" faces several legal challenges, the Governor is now seeking to repeal the original program and create a new one via a different funding stream. This bill wastes taxpayers' money [by] expelling migrant families costing taxpayers millions, including both the private flight costs and legal fees. This Bill hurts families [such as those sent to Martha's Vineyard last year [who] arrived with no food, water, or shelter.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 27-2-1 on Feb/8; passed House 77-34-8 on Feb/10; Jason Pizzo voted NO; signed by Gov.DeSantis on Feb/15.