A U.S. federal judge, Roy Altman, has temporarily blocked a provision of Florida's immigration law, Senate Bill 1718, which criminalizes the transportation of undocumented immigrants into the state. The law, which took effect in 2023, imposes criminal penalties for willfully transporting individuals who lack legal immigration status. The judge's decision highlights the tension between state and federal authority over immigration matters. The law had been championed by Governor Ron DeSantis and aimed at curbing illegal immigration. The ruling marks a significant victory for immigration advocates who argued that the law intrudes on federal jurisdiction and threatens individuals with jail time for everyday activities like visiting family or going to work.