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Ch. 9′s Greg Warmoth asks lawmaker to explain who would be impacted by new immigration legislation

Greg Warmoth at Florida's special session Warmoth asked Sen. Joe Gruters (R-Sarasota) about fears over deportation if immigration legislation passes. (WFTV staff)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida’s special session will continue Wednesday in Tallahassee.

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Lawmakers said they are working on a new bill to help control illegal immigration.

Channel 9 anchor Greg Warmoth traveled to Tallahassee for a closer look at what might happen when a measure is signed into law.

He questioned the bill’s sponsor about who could be impacted by new legislation.

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Warmoth asked Sen. Joe Gruters (R-Sarasota) whether people should be afraid about deportation for themselves and their children if the bill passes.

You can hear Gruters’ response in Warmoth’s report below.

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