On July 1st, Florida will witness the implementation of a recently passed immigration law, namely S.B. 1718, which bears significant implications for both undocumented immigrants residing within the state and those seeking to enter it.

Broadly speaking, S.B. 1718 encompasses provisions that will directly impact individuals with an unregulated immigration status in key domains such as employment, identification, transportation, and healthcare. Consequently, numerous organizations and migrants themselves have orchestrated a series of peaceful demonstrations across various locations in Florida.

Protests to be held in Florida on July 1st against the anti-immigrant law

Although several protests have already taken place, migrants, organizations, among others, seek to show their discontent with this law in a peaceful manner. According to the Florida Immigrant Coalition, these are the protests against the immigration law (S.B. 1718) that will take place on July 1 in the state.

Gainesville
The meeting point for the event will be at Cora P. Roberson Park (600 SW 6th Street in Gainesville, FL). The event will take place on July 1 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Jacksonville
In Jacksonville, the event ‘Freedom for all, United we fight’ will be held at Riverside Park (802 Park St), next July 1 from 4:00 to 7:00 p. m. Attendees can bring their flags.

Orlando
In Orlando, the meeting point is the Camping World Stadium (287 S Tampa Ave). The event will be held on July 1, beginning at 3:30 p.m.

Winter Park
The rally meeting point for the protest is 7457 Aloma Avenue. The rally will begin at 11:00 a.m.

Homestead
The City of Homestead, Miami-Dade County, will also host a peaceful march on July 1 at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall (100 NE Civic CT).

Miami
On the other hand, several organizations will be helping those who live in Florida to know their rights as tenants before landlord discrimination or violence. The meeting is on July 1 at 3:00 p.m. at the Allapattah YMCA 2370 NW 17th Ave.

In addition, other demonstrations are planned at various locations in Miami, including Miami International Airport, as well as in Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Gainesville, Tallahassee, Tampa, St. Petersburg and West Palm Beach.

Several Florida businesses also plan to close for a day or more this week to protest the new law, as they will also be affected by this law, similar to the “Day Without Immigrants” effort that took place on June 1.

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