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.”
This public invitation for people to use his office to report former partners represents a major shift, blending personal relationships with government policy in a way that hasn’t been done before. Essentially, encouraging toxicity between couples and using deportation as a weapon.
Florida’s AG wants you to hurt your exes in a horrible way
The federal government quickly supported Uthmeier’s move. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shared his social media post, spreading his message further. DHS also included the direct phone number for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) tip line, clearly backing the strategy. The federal statement matched Uthmeier’s tone, treating deportation as a positive outcome and highlighting the cooperation between state and federal authorities.
James Uthmeier became Florida’s attorney general earlier this year after being chosen by the state’s governor. He took over after the previous attorney general left to join the U.S. Senate. Since Uthmeier stepped into the role, Florida has ramped up its immigration enforcement efforts, with him leading the charge. He was also found in contempt because he only cares about Trump’s rule of law.
Florida AG offers to deport your ex if they’re illegal migrant: ‘Happy to assist’ https://t.co/1QY9dS7olY pic.twitter.com/LQKelXKhkC
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From the start, Uthmeier has made it clear that Florida wants to be a national leader in helping the federal government enforce immigration laws. He often praises state agencies for their role in these efforts. For example, he publicly commended the Florida Highway Patrol for arresting six Guatemalan nationals during a traffic stop in Martin County.
This aggressive approach is part of a larger plan to align Florida’s policies with the federal government’s immigration agenda. One of the most visible examples is the “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center, a remote facility in the Everglades meant to hold and process people suspected of being in the country illegally, with the goal of deporting them.
Attorney General Uthmeier’s “report your ex” policy has serious and personal consequences. It’s like giving abusers and anyone with ill intentions ammunition against others.
