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- Ron DeSantis, Florida Governor, announced plans to end international H-1B hires at state universities.
- He called the program 'cheap labor' that substitutes qualified Americans.
- Nearly 400 foreign nationals work at Florida public universities under the H-1B visa.
- Enforcement remains unclear because federal law prohibits firing workers based on immigration status.
- Critics argue the H-1B program is essential for filling specialized roles in computer science and engineering.
