When Legacy Wins Hurt Floridians: The real cost of SB 1134

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This piece is part of the 2026 Election War Room, my running file on voter suppression, the Trump coalition, and the fight for the 2026 election.

Governor Ron DeSantis signs SB 1134 in Jacksonville while claiming white men are the most harmed group in America — but the law won’t take effect until after he leaves office. This episode unpacks the timing and motives behind the bill, traces a pattern of anti‑DEI and immigration stunts, and examines who actually pays the price: students, county workers, migrants, and other Floridians without power.

We break down the politics, the Martha’s Vineyard episode, and why these moves are more about building a legacy and manufacturing grievance than solving real problems. Listen to learn what the law means on the ground and how to spot performative policymaking.

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Go deeper: Read our complete guide — Voting Rights 2026: A Complete Guide to Your Vote, Your Power, and the Fight to Protect Both.

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More on this in 2026 Election War Room, the running tracker on voter suppression and institutional erosion.