JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (CBS12) — Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a criminal subpoena targeting Jacksonville’s Deegan administration over allegations of obstructing federal immigration efforts.

Uthmeier made the announcement via X, stating that there is evidence that Mayor Donna Deegan’s administration coordinated to impede immigration enforcement.

During a news conference on Monday morning, Uthmeier stated that a city official was publicly sharing information about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) locations, which he claims interferes with immigration enforcement operations.

“We stand by the rule of law here in Florida,” Uthmeier stated. “Local officials have an obligation to assist federal law enforcement, not hinder it.”

Uthmeier pointed out that Florida laws require local officials to facilitate federal immigration efforts, and he expressed disagreement with the Jacksonville mayor’s assertion that no wrongdoing occurred.

Attorney General James Uthemeier announced on Monday morning that he is issuing a criminal subpoena to the Jacksonville Mayor’s administration, alleging that they coordinated to impede immigration enforcement. (WPEC)

He indicated that if evidence shows there was a coordinated effort among city officials or non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to obstruct enforcement, they would take appropriate action, potentially including racketeering charges.

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The Attorney General reminded citizens that Florida also has anti-doxing laws in place, which make it illegal to disclose personal information about law enforcement officers in order to harass or threaten them.

“We will not allow this kind of behavior,” Uthmeier declared. “Our goal is to maintain order and cooperation between state and federal law enforcement.”

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He concluded by stating, “What we’re doing in Florida works, and if city officials think they know better than the law, we will stand in their way.”