Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the sweeping anti-immigration bill, which is among the strictest in the country, on May 10. It will go into effect on July 1. Rebecca Blackwell/AP hide caption toggle caption Rebecca Blackwell/AP National Why Florida's new immigration law is troubling businesses and workers alike May 30, 2023 Gov. Ron DeSantis says the penalties for companies that violate new employment requirements will help the state prosper. But businesses and immigrant activists alike say it'll do more harm than good.