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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Pointing to the federal government’s power to regulate immigration, a U.S. district judge Friday temporarily blocked a new Florida law aimed at cracking down on undocumented immigrants.
Changes to Florida’s Statutes of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims
Florida’s personal injury, legislative changes shortened the statute of limitations to two years from four years, impacting how personal injury claims are handled and damages are awarded.
Statute of Limitations:
The new law reduced the statute of limitations for negligence-based personal injury claims from four years to two years for accidents occurring on or after March 24, 2023.
World Autism Awareness Day
Autism has a special place in our hearts at the Gainza Law firm today and everyday.
Judge stops Trump administration from ending TPS for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans.
A federal judge in San Francisco on Monday stopped the Trump administration from revoking deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans, days before their ability to remain and work in the U.S. was set to end.
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Florida officials seek Trump’s help in speeding up the deporting of more immigrants
Florida’s new illegal immigration advisory panel, led by Grady Judd, advocates for federal policy changes to expedite the removal of undocumented immigrants. The panel requests President Trump to empower local law enforcement with more authority in immigration enforcement, including the ability to detain immigrants regardless of removal orders or criminal records.
Executive Director Larry Keefe emphasizes the need to overcome legal hurdles and risk aversion to effectively implement the state’s new immigration policies, urging transparency and accountability in the process.
Congresswomen Escobar, Salazar Reintroduce the American Families United Act
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) reintroduced the American Families United Act. This bipartisan legislation is designed to preserve and promote family unity by amending the Immigration and Nationality Act to help millions of U.S. citizens reunite with their loved ones.
Trump’s New Social Media Policy
Washington, DC:
Green card holders living in America may soon be required to surrender their social media accounts to the government under a new proposal by President Donald Trump administration’s as part of their crackdown on immigration. Visa applicants living abroad are already required to share their social media handles with US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Now, under the new proposal, the policy will expand to those already living legally in America and are applying for permanent residency or seeking asylum.
The move could potentially allow the White House to bar critics from making the United States their home. It will affect many Indians living legally in America and are active contributors to Indian and US politics. The increased scrutiny from the government could discourage these people from speaking on political matters online due to the risk of negative consequences.
Alien Registration Requirement
Alien Registration Requirement
On Jan. 20, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14159, Protecting the American People Against Invasion, which directed the Department of Homeland Security to ensure that aliens comply with their duty to register with the government under section 262 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) (8 U.S.C. 1302), and ensure that failure to comply with the registration requirement is treated as a civil and criminal enforcement priority.
The INA requires that, with limited exceptions, all aliens 14 years of age or older who were not registered and fingerprinted (if required) when applying for a U.S. visa and who remain in the United States for 30 days or longer, must apply for registration and fingerprinting. Similarly, parents and legal guardians of aliens below the age of 14 must ensure that those aliens are registered. Within 30 days of reaching his or her 14th birthday, all previously registered aliens must apply for re-registration and to be fingerprinted.
Dealing With Your Insurance Company After A Car Accident In Florida
If you have been in a car accident in Florida, you know that the process to follow can be an absolute whirlwind. Dealing with medical treatment, going back to work, and getting your vehicle fixed are just a few of many things a car accident victim has to deal with. And, of course, the part that everyone dreads the most is dealing with insurance companies.
After you have been in a car accident, one of the first people to call is your insurance company to make a claim. However, we encourage you to call an experienced personal injury attorney like our legal team at the Gainza Law Group before you do so.
There are numerous reasons why you should call your personal injury lawyer first, but here are just a few pointers to keep in mind when dealing with your insurance company and any third party companies after a car accident: