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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsFirst they used anti-semitism to hobble the universities, and
Now theyre using anti Charlie Kirk criticism to purge anyone within the reach of the government and the right leaning media.
And theyre is trying to give Rubio the power to remove passports for anyone who disagrees with them.
We are in full fascist mode.
BeneteauBum
(778 posts)I know the administration advocates removing Covid passports for immigrants
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Irish_Dem
(82,361 posts)In 2021 DeSantis signed legislation prohibiting "vaccine passports" and blocked any business or government entity within Florida from requiring proof of vaccination.
It was not just for immigrants.
The cruise lines sued him.
BeneteauBum
(778 posts)I was operating on memory and went back to research it. My bad.
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Irish_Dem
(82,361 posts)Ha! It is all good.
Important to be fact based.
Peace out.
BeneteauBum
(778 posts)I agree wholeheartedly
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Baitball Blogger
(52,724 posts)Maybe even the Tallahassee Democrat? And it was Rubio, not De Santis, my bad.
I am too clumsy moving around on my phone, but below is a segment.
New Bill Would Allow Rubio to Strip US Citizens Passports Over Political Speech
The legislation would allow the Secretary of State to strip anyones US passport with no legal due process.
By Stephen Prager , COMMONDREAMS
Published September 13, 2025 b
BeneteauBum
(778 posts)I was aware of Rubios intentions
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