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Florida's Shane Jones Act Aims to Punish Non-Cooperation with ICE

10/24/2025

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Florida State Representative Berny Jacques proposed the Shane Jones Act to penalize non-cooperation with ICE and authorize lawsuits by families against government entities for crimes by illegal immigrants.
The act is named after Shane Jones, who died in a crash involving an illegal immigrant, and seeks stricter immigration enforcement.
Jacques says a $10,000 fine would deter non-cooperation and support victims' families.

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Florida State Representative Berny Jacques proposed the Shane Jones Act to penalize non-cooperation with ICE and authorize lawsuits by families against government entities for crimes by illegal immigrants.
The act is named after Shane Jones, who died in a crash involving an illegal immigrant, and seeks stricter immigration enforcement.
Jacques says a $10,000 fine would deter non-cooperation and support victims' families.