JACKSONVILLE (CBS12) \u2014 Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a criminal subpoena targeting Jacksonville\u2019s city administration over allegations of obstructing federal immigration efforts.<\/p>\n
Uthmeier made the announcement via X, stating that there is evidence that Mayor Donna Deegan\u2019s administration coordinated to impede immigration enforcement.<\/p>\n
Uthmeier said at a news conference on Monday that a city official was publicly sharing information about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement locations, which Uthmeier claims interferes with immigration enforcement operations.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe stand by the rule of law here in Florida,\u201d Uthmeier stated. \u201cLocal officials have an obligation to assist federal law enforcement, not hinder it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Uthmeier pointed out that Florida laws require local officials to facilitate federal immigration efforts, and he disagreed with the Deegan\u2019s assertion that no wrongdoing occurred.<\/p>\n
He indicated that if evidence shows there was a coordinated effort among city officials or non-governmental organizations to obstruct enforcement, the state would take appropriate action, potentially including racketeering charges.<\/p>\n
Uthmeier also said the state 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.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will not allow this kind of behavior,\u201d Uthmeier said. \u201cOur goal is to maintain order and cooperation between state and federal law enforcement.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat we\u2019re doing in Florida works, and if city officials think they know better than the law, we will stand in their way,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n