TALLAHASSEE – With only 2 weeks before the legislative session ends, Floridians are calling to stop all Arizona-inspired immigration bills from becoming law in Florida.
Immigrant families, farm workers, students, and advocates from throughout the state will gather in Tallahassee for a full week of action against racial profiling bill that will hurt all Floridians.
The Senate version of these bills, SB 2040, was expected to be heard in Budget Committee this week, but hasn’t been set in the agenda yet. HB 7089, the House version, can go to the floor at any time.
WEEK OF ACTION CALENDARB
Monday, April 25th
Keep the Sun Shining on the Sunshine State
Central Florida delegation. Children march asking to stop deportations and discrimination against their families.
12:30pm – Children’s March – Capitol Courtyard
1:30pm – Prayerful Legislative visits – Capitol and Senate building
5:00pm – Closing and Vigil – Capitol Courtyard
Tuesday, April 26th – The Hands That Feed You Palm Beach delegation. Growers and Farm Workers ask Senators to consider economic impact of bills.
9:30am – Farmworker Ofrenda – Outside Knott Building 412
12:00pm – Community Lunch/Honoring the work of Farm Workers
5:00pm – Closing and Vigil – Waller Park (by Dolphins)
Wednesday, April 27th – The Dream is Alive: Dreamer Day of Action South Florida delegation. Undocumented students ask legislators for education and not deportation.
10:00am – Mock Graduation Location TBD
5:00pm – Closing and Vigil
Thursday, April 28th – Faith leaders North Florida delegation (Tallahassee and Quincy)
12:00pm – Prayer Service and Press Conference
Procession of Faith leaders through building
Stations of the Cross
