Watch Out in Florida, Sen. Marco Rubio – Gov. Scott Supports Giving Authorities Power to Demand Proof of U.S. Citizenship from Latinos
Florida’s Republican Sen.-Elect Marco Rubio had better make sure he doesn’t leave home without documents proving he is a U.S. citizen when he returns to Florida from D.C. next year.
His state’s GOP Gov.-Elect Rick Scott says he backs legislation that empowers authorities to demand proof of U.S. citizenship from Latinos and others who are detained or arrested:
“We need to come up with an immigration policy that works for the country,” he said. “Finally, if you’re stopped in our state — no different than if you’re asked for your ID — you should be able to be asked if you’re legal or not.”
Under the proposed law, police and other authorities would not be allowed to detain or arrest people solely on grounds that they look Hispanic suspicious.
