{"id":129936,"date":"2026-01-24T02:04:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T02:04:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/129936\/"},"modified":"2026-01-24T02:04:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T02:04:07","slug":"jacksonville-hispanic-outreach-coordinator-resumes-duties-after-ice-related-comments-action-news-jax","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/129936\/","title":{"rendered":"Jacksonville Hispanic outreach coordinator resumes duties after ICE-related comments \u2013 Action News Jax"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 jsuuLb body-paragraph\">JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2014 The City of Jacksonville released a statement on Friday announcing that the Hispanic Outreach Coordinator, \u201cYaya\u201d Cardona, resumed her duties after being placed on administrative leave following comments regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 jsuuLb body-paragraph\">Mayor Donna Deegan issued the following statement:<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 jsuuLb body-paragraph\">\u201cThe administrative review related to Ms. Yanira \u201dYaya\u201d Cardona has concluded, and she has resumed her duties as Hispanic Outreach Coordinator in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 jsuuLb body-paragraph\">\u201cAs practice, the City of Jacksonville does not elaborate on internal personnel matters. We remain committed to serving all residents of Jacksonville with professionalism, transparency, and respect.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 jsuuLb body-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.actionnewsjax.com\/news\/local\/city-jacksonville-employee-placed-leave-after-ice-related-warning-social-media\/UOADUEKNPRB5ND2RIU43PEME4U\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.actionnewsjax.com\/news\/local\/city-jacksonville-employee-placed-leave-after-ice-related-warning-social-media\/UOADUEKNPRB5ND2RIU43PEME4U\/\">Action News Jax first told you<\/a> when Cardona was placed on administrative leave after warning viewers about ICE agents sighted in the city.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 jsuuLb body-paragraph\">During the live, Cardona stated, \u201cIf you get pulled over, as much as we want to huff and puff, please comply. Please listen to the law, listen to the law.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 jsuuLb body-paragraph\">There was criticism after the video circulated, including comments from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 jsuuLb body-paragraph\">\u201cI do know there was a woman who came out and assaulted one of our troopers. Let me just tell you guys, this is not Minneapolis. 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