Florida’s Attorney General, James Uthmeier, has added a new and deeply personal twist to the state’s already harsh immigration enforcement. In a recent public announcement, Uthmeier openly encouraged people to report their former romantic partners if they are living in the U.S. without legal permission. This marks a major escalation in Florida’s aggressive involvement in federal immigration matters.
The attorney general made his call to action on social media, where he shared a story about his office receiving a tip about an abusive ex-partner who had overstayed a tourist visa. According to Uthmeier, this led to the person being processed for deportation. According to Fox News, after telling this story, he directly urged anyone with an ex who is in the country illegally to contact his office, saying they would be “happy to help.”
