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James Uthmeier warns Broward Sheriff: enforce immigration laws or be removed
- On June 3, 2025, Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony stated at a county meeting that immigration enforcement was not a priority for his office in Broward County, Florida.
- Tony’s position followed his 2019 appointment by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis and recent comments emphasizing focus on criminal, not administrative, immigration aspects.
- On June 9, Florida’s Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a letter to Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony, demanding that he clarify his position and comply with state laws requiring sheriffs to make strong efforts in supporting federal immigration enforcement.
- Uthmeier cautioned Tony that if his statements were more than political posturing, they could be seen as neglecting his legal duty to make every effort to aid federal immigration enforcement, which might result in contempt charges or removal from office.
- Tony defended his stance, citing recent arrests including nine MS-13 members, and reaffirmed that his office prioritizes criminal activity while refusing to conduct immigration raids targeting noncriminal unauthorized migrants.
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Help ICE or lose your job, Florida attorney general tells Broward County sheriff
MIAMI — Last week Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony said his department will not prioritize arresting undocumented immigrants who haven’t committed crimes. On Monday, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier warned the sheriff that could cost him his job.
Florida’s attorney general sends letter to Broward sheriff regarding immigration enforcement - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
Florida’s attorney general has sent a two-page letter to Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony to demand the sheriff’s cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The letter came after Tony made some comments during a June 3 budget workshop meeting that were perceived as showing a lack of motivation to help with immigration enforcement across the county. During the meeting, Tony said “The patch on our sleeve says Broward County. We are no…
Miami, Jun 9 (EFE).- Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier warned this Monday of the possible dismissal of Sheriff Gregory Tony of Broward County, the second most populous in the state, for declaring that he would not arrest “illegal migrants” in his region, where more than a third of the inhabitants are immigrants. Uthmeier sent a letter to Broward Sheriff, where the Migration Policy Institute estimates that 117,000 undocumented people live, …
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Florida CourierFlorida attorney general warns Broward sheriff to help ICE enforce immigration laws
Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony defended himself and his agency Monday against accusations he was not taking his obligations on immigration seriously enough.
Florida attorney general warns Broward Sheriff he must help ICE enforce immigration
Florida's attorney general is warning the Broward Sheriff that his job could be on the line if he doesn't help federal authorities enforce immigration laws, following comments made by the county's top cop last week.
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