Luna Marin, 4, rides a cart pushed by her father Francisco Marin as he beats the drum during a march along US1 for a “Freedom For All” rally in Homestead, Florida, as they protest against the bills passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday, July 1, 2023.
Al Diaz
adiaz@miamiherald.com
People gathered at the Homestead City Hall on Saturday afternoon for the #WeAreFlorida protest to demonstrate unwavering commitment to freedom, to demand the revocation of SB 1718, and to rally in favor of Congressional action to protect Floridians impacted by this law.
The law toughens penalties on people who bring undocumented immigrants into Florida, requiring hospitals to submit data about whether patients are in the country legally and providing $12 million for a program that allows Florida to transport migrants to other parts of the country.
Here’s a look some of the scenes from the protest:
Lizbeth Viera joins Aztec dancers with the Ameyal Mexican Cultural Organization as they perform a prayer in motion for all immigrants fighting for their rights to co-exist during a “Freedom For All” rally in Homestead, Florida on Saturday, July 1, 2023. The large crowd gathered in front of Homestead City Hall to protest the bills passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Al Diaz adiaz@miamiherald.com
Gabriela Ibarra joins her daughters Kathy Camacho, 12, and Ashley Cruz, 18, as they listen to speakers at the “Freedom For All” rally against the bills passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis while protesting in Homestead, Florida on Saturday, July 1, 2023. Al Diaz adiaz@miamiherald.com
Protestors march along US1 for a “Freedom For All” rally in Homestead, Florida, as they protest against the bills passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday, July 1, 2023. Al Diaz adiaz@miamiherald.com
A passerby gives the thumbs up as protestors march along US1 in Homestead, Florida during a “Freedom For All” rally against the bills passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday, July 1, 2023. Al Diaz adiaz@miamiherald.com
Leticia Puente carries a “United We Fight for Our Freedom to Live with Dignity!” poster as she joins protesters marching along US1 in Homestead, Florida during a “Freedom For All” rally against the bills passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday, July 1, 2023. Al Diaz adiaz@miamiherald.com
This story was originally published July 2, 2023 at 10:26 AM.
