Jack, Florida Republicans want to let 14-year-olds work overnight to fix a labor shortage they created by deporting immigrants. The state’s been quietly weakening child labor laws for years—like in 2024, when lawmakers let homeschooled teens work any hour of the day. Now, they’re pushing even further. Check out the latest:

 

😡 Republicans created a labor shortage—and they want children to fix it

 

As red states continue to weaken child labor laws in an ill-fated attempt to fix the problem they created, the message from some lawmakers seems clear: Employers deserve more flexibility—even if it’s at the expense of protecting the most vulnerable workers. 

 

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