Immigration, the Law and Florida

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Immigration policy and both Federal and Florida law are an ever changing maze. In 2023, the Florida Legislature passed Senate Bill (SB) 1718 which covers over a dozen policy areas that target Floridians without a documented immigration status. SB 1718 has caused fear and confusion among immigrants, employers, health care professionals, and others.

For those that are applying for citizenship, changes in requirements have made navigation even more difficult. Florida’s economy is highly dependent on legal and undocumented immigrants.

This program will cover significant immigrant laws and how they have and will in the future impact Florida and Manatee County.  

Speakers

James G. Martin, Esq.
Attorney Martin’s law firm specializes in immigration law. He is fluent in Spanish and French. Mr. Martin’s professional memberships include: American Immigration Lawyer Association (AILA), Latin Chamber of Commerce, Sarasota, FRAMCO French American Business Council, Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Jim Delgado, Esq.
Attorney Delgado is Managing Partner in the firm of Shapiro, Delgado and Hofman and a tireless advocate for the Immigrant and Hispanic community. Jim is well versed on local immigrant issues and impacts. Mr. Delgado’s awards and honors include: Manatee County Bar Association Community Service Award (2007), Florida Trends’ Best Up and Coming Attorneys Award (2008), William Grimes Lifetime Achievement Award for Community Service (2018) – Manatee County Bar Association, Past President of the Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce, Past President of the Manatee Educational Television