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Daily Mail
28 minutes ago
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- Daily Mail
Florida's top prosecutor invites locals to take ultimate 'revenge' against their migrant exes
Florida's top prosecutor told residents to let his office know if their ex-partner is in the US illegally so they can 'assist' in getting back at them. Attorney General James Uthmeier - dubbed 'Bulldog' by Governor Ron DeSantis - took to X Tuesday, letting locals know exactly how they can carry out the ultimate 'revenge' on their exes. 'We recently got a tip from someone whose abusive ex overstayed a tourism visa. He is now cued up for deportation,' the Republican, 37, posted. 'If your ex is in the country illegally, please feel free to reach out to our office. We'd be happy to assist.' The U.S. Department of Homeland Security then joined in on Uthmeier's statement, calling the illegal migrant he spoke of a 'loser.' 'From domestic abuser to deported loser,' the agency wrote. 'ICE Tip Line: 866-DHS-2-ICE.' People quickly reacted to Uthmeier's bizarre post, with some getting a laugh out of it while others were left offended and furious. 'How about Mother-In-Laws?,' one user commented. Attorney General James Uthmeier (pictured with his wife Jean) took to X Tuesday letting locals know they can report their exes if they are in the U.S. illegally People quickly reacted to Uthmeier's bizarre post, with some getting a laugh out of it while others were left offended and furious 'My ex gf with kids is here illegally. Will you go after her? Or is this only for men?,' another asked. '... You really tryna get people to snitch on their illegal exes I'm so here for it hahahaha,' someone else wrote. A user wrote: 'This is beautiful.' Another asked if Uthmeier could 'do me a solid' and target exes in general, not just illegal migrants. 'C'mon bro, do the exes have to be in the country illegally? Can you do me a solid?,' they wrote. While some found his post comical, others did not. One wrote: 'What kind of government promotes a culture of informers and anonymous denunciations rather then [sic] marriage guidance counselling? 'What kind of government unleashes gangs of masked thugs (ICE) to spread a climate of fear through whole communities?' The U.S. Department of Homeland Security then joined in on Uthmeier's statement, calling the illegal migrant he spoke of a 'loser' Another simply wrote: 'Gross.' 'NOT FUNNY BRO,' a user wrote, as another added: 'Brutal.' Just hours after his post about exes, Uthmeier, who is no stranger to speaking out about his immigration policy beliefs, shared a post by the Florida Highway Patrol announcing the arrest of six Guatemalan nationals that they nabbed during a traffic stop. Uthmeier wrote: 'Florida sets the standard for assisting the Trump administration in enforcing federal immigration law. Great job, FHP!' Uthmeier took office as the state's attorney general earlier this year after being picked by Governor DeSantis. He was given the new role as a change in positions took place in the Sunshine State following the start of Donald Trump's second presidential term. DeSantis chose Ashley Moody, the former attorney general, to replace Marco Rubio in the U.S. Senate after Trump chose him to serve as the Secretary of State. He has been outspoken about the opening of the new detention facility, 'Alligator Alcatraz,' in Florida. Uthmeier (pictured in March) took office as the state's attorney general earlier this year after being picked by Governor DeSantis In June, Uthmeier unveiled controversial plans to build the immigration detention center as part of Trump's sweeping crackdown to deport so-called 'criminal aliens.' He loudly threw his support behind the Trump Administration's mass deportation agenda, declaring that the state had already been lending a hand to make it happen. Uthmeier proposed building the massive 39-square-mile site deep in the everglades - surrounded by thousands of alligators and pythons. 'Alligator Alcatraz - this existing island in the middle of the swamp presents a great option for criminal detention and deportation,' Uthmeier previously wrote to X. 'The one-stop shop to carry out President Trump's mass deportation agenda,' he added. Earlier this month, the first detainees were admitted into the new detention center, amid warnings of flooding in the area where it was constructed. An aerial view of Alligator Alcatraz, located at the site of the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport in Ochopee, Florida A migrant being held there, Juan Palma, recently revealed the conditions inside the site, specifically noting that it is mosquito-infested and that inmates are being corralled inside cages A migrant being held there, Juan Palma, recently revealed the conditions inside the site, specifically noting that it is mosquito-infested and that inmates are being corralled inside cages. Palma, 48, who has spent more than two weeks at the center, told NBC6 that the lights stay on around the clock, leaving him clueless as to the time of day. The Cuban migrant said that he and 32 other people live in what he described as a cage and that they are only allowed to shower every three or four days. 'I feel like my life is in danger,' Palma said of the 'torturous' conditions. 'There are too many mosquitos, you can't sleep,' he added.
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Jokers Troll Alligator Alcatraz Mastermind's Appeal to Get Their Exes Deported: ‘How About Mother-in-Laws?'
Feeling sad after being ditched by your lover? Heartbroken at being cheated on? Now you can get your own back on your ex—by turning them over to ICE. While it may sound a little like a Saturday Night Live sketch, it is actually the brainchild of Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier. The politician—famed for being the mastermind behind Alligator Alcatraz—took to social media Tuesday to encourage voters to snitch on their former sweethearts who are in the U.S. illegally. 'We recently got a tip from someone whose abusive ex overstayed a tourism visa. He is now cued up for deportation,' Uthmeier posted on X. 'If your ex is in this country illegally, please feel free to reach out to our office. We'd be happy to assist.' While some of Uthmeier's followers responded positively, others mocked the idea, with some comedians asking if they could have their meddlesome mothers-in-law deported instead. 'And don't forget nagging mothers-in-law, and that snotty kid with the nose ring at Starbucks who always gives you a dirty look when you ask for a 'medium',' replied @PeterDeGiglio. Another joker posted: 'Whatever you do, please don't deport my mother-in-law, [name redacted]… She gets off work at the [stop redacted] on Route 9 around 4:30 p.m., so please don't be waiting for her in the parking lot.' It didn't take long, though, for Kristi Noem's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to jump on the idea. Within two hours, it posted on X: 'From domestic abuser to deported loser. ICE Tip Line: 866-DHS-2-ICE.' It's not the first time DHS has responded positively to Uthmeier's seemingly wacky proposals. His deport-your-ex gambit arrives barely a month after Uthmeier pitched 'Alligator Alcatraz,' a controversial migrant jail marooned in the Everglades and ringed by hungry reptiles. While it may have seemed a far-flung idea at the time, President Donald Trump greenlit and had the facility up and running within days. Since the camp opened, detainees have reported being 'like rats in an experiment,' swatting mosquitoes under 24-hour floodlights and eating spoiled food. Stephen Miller, the architect of Trump's immigration policy, blasted critics of the scheme, claiming the reptile-ringed jail would give migrants 'a superior quality of care.' The Daily Beast has contacted the Florida Attorney General's Office for comment. Solve the daily Crossword
Fox News
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Florida AG invites people to alert his office if their ex is in US illegally: 'We'd be happy to assist'
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has invited people to tip off his office if their ex is in the U.S. illegally. "We recently got a tip from someone whose abusive ex overstayed a tourism visa. He is now cued up for deportation. If your ex is in this country illegally, please feel free to reach out to our office. We'd be happy to assist," Uthmeier wrote on X. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security retweeted Uthmeier's post and shared the phone number for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement tip line. "From domestic abuser to deported loser. ICE Tip Line: 866-DHS-2-ICE," the DHS post reads. Uthmeier took office as the Sunshine State's attorney general earlier this year after being tapped for the role by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. The governor had the opportunity to place Uthmeier in the post because he picked Ashley Moody, who had been serving as Florida attorney general, to replace Marco Rubio in the U.S. Senate. Rubio departed the Senate because President Donald Trump selected him to serve as Secretary of State. "Florida sets the standard for assisting the Trump administration in enforcing federal immigration law," Uthmeier wrote in another X post on Tuesday. "Great job, FHP!" he added. He made the comment when retweeting a post from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, which read, "In Martin County, the Florida Highway Patrol arrested 6 Guatemalan nationals at one traffic stop. If you're an illegal immigrant in the state of Florida, it's time to go."
The Independent
14 hours ago
- Politics
- The Independent
Homeland Security urges Americans to report former lovers to ICE: ‘From domestic abuser to deported loser'
The Department of Homeland Security is encouraging Americans to report abusive ex-partners to immigration officials, touting the case of an individual who went 'from domestic abuser to deported loser.' The comments, shared in a post on X featuring a link to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement tip line, were in response to a previous post from Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier. The Florida official, an outspoken backer of the Trump administration's immigration agenda and the force behind the state's now-infamous ' Alligator Alcatraz ' migrant detention center, described taking a tip about an abusive individual who overstayed their visa and steering the accused toward deportation. 'We recently got a tip from someone whose abusive ex overstayed a tourism visa. He is now cued up for deportation,' Uthmeier wrote. 'If your ex is in this country illegally, please feel free to reach out to our office. We'd be happy to assist.' The Independent has contacted the Department of Homeland Security and Uthmeier's office for comment on the individual in question. The ICE tip reportedly receives about 15,000 calls a month. In addition to social media posts featuring the tip line, the Trump administration has sought other unorthodox ways of pursuing its campaign of mass deportations. The administration converted a Biden administration asylum appointment app into CBP Home, a portal where immigrants can register their self-deportations. The administration has also offered $1,000 incentives for undocumented people who self-deport. Federal immigration officials say they remain committed to pursuing deportations against convicted criminals and the worst of the worst, though so far efforts have cast a wide net and involved thousands of arrests of those without any criminal history. ICE claimed on Tuesday that roughly 70 percent of the people it has arrested during the Trump administration have been convicted or charged with crimes, though the agency considers violations ranging from violent felonies to illegal entry, a petty offense under federal law, on equal footing. Contrarily, more than 70 percent of those in immigration detention have no criminal convictions, according to an analysis of government data by Syracuse University. not a criminal offense on its own. Acting ICE director Todd Lyons recently told CBS News that the agency still prioritizes going after serious offenders, but said sanctuary jurisdictions that eschew cooperation with federal immigration officials mean ICE agents must go out into the field to make arrests. During these operations, the Trump administration has reauthorized agents to make so-called 'collateral arrests' of undocumented migrants who were not the intended targets of raids, after the practice was curtailed under the Biden administration.
19 hours ago
- Politics
Miami can't postpone its elections to next year, judge rules
Miami elections could proceed this year as originally planned, after a judge ruled that city officials could not push elections back to 2026 without voter approval. The ruling comes after the Miami city council voted 3-2, and Miami Mayor Francis Suarez signed off, to cancel November's elections and hold them in 2026 instead. They argued the alignment with statewide elections would lower costs and increase turnout. The decision was met with pushback for being done via ordinance rather than a vote from the public. Suarez and council members faced accusations, including from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, of deciding to extend their own time in office, some beyond legal term limits. Mayoral candidate Emilio Gonzalez filed a lawsuit on June 30, challenging the decision, calling it "unconstitutional" and a "blatant power grab." Miami-Dade County Circuit Judge Valerie R. Manno Schurr ruled in favor of Gonzalez on Monday, saying the city did not have the authority to shift elections without voter approval. "The Court declares that the City of Miami cannot change the dates of municipal elections or the terms of offices for the City's elected officials without amending the City of Miami Municipal Charter … which requires approval by the electorate," Schurr wrote in her opinion. DeSantis lauded Monday's decision. He previously called the attempt to postpone the elections "wrong" and said he hoped to see "a swift legal response." "City of Miami politicians voted to defy term limits, cancel this year's scheduled election, and extend their own terms in office — all without voter approval. Today, a judge has put the kibosh on the scheme," DeSantis wrote on X. "Great to see the law and common sense prevail." Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, who had issued a legal opinion on June 11 supporting Gonzalez's argument, also weighed in on social media. "Thrilled that the Court agreed with our legal opinion on the City of Miami's unconstitutional attempt at moving back an election without voter approval," Uthmeier wrote. Another amicus brief supporting Gonzalez's came come from former Miami mayor and current Commissioner Joseph Carollo. Carollo was one of the two commissioners who voted against shifting the elections. The court's ruling offers declaratory relief but not injunctive relief, meaning Miami is legally in the wrong but has not been explicitly ordered not to postpone its elections. However, Florida State University Law Professor Michael Morley said "if push comes to shove, the court can just enter injunctive relief" at any time. The city is appealing Schurr's decision. "While we respectfully disagree with the trial court's decision, we are confident in the strength of our case and remain optimistic about the outcome on appeal," City Attorney George Wysong wrote in the appeal notice. Morley said he thought the appeal was "extremely unlikely" to succeed. Speaking prior to the ruling, University of Miami Law Professor Charlton Copeland said due to the nature of the dispute, the suit would be able to move through the courts "fairly quickly." "These are clean legal arguments about what law governs… these aren't procedurally complicated issues," Copeland said. Aubrey Jewett, a professor at the University of Central Florida, said the choice to hold elections on even or odd years involves a "trade off." Odd-year elections might have lower turnout, but "a greater emphasis on local issues that people are actually looking at and voting on." In even years, local concerns might be drowned out by state or federal issues despite a higher turnout, Jewett told ABC News. Even as elections could go forward this year as planned, Jewett said harm has been done to Miami's political culture already because the postponement decision was pushed without voter input. "The local politics has long had a reputation for being sort of an insider's game, and that a relatively few number of people have a lot of influence," Jewett said. "I think that for a lot of Miami residents, it will breed even more cynicism and distrust."
