Florida’s Attorney General just threatened to have Orlando’s Mayor REMOVED FROM OFFICE over his sanctuary city charade – while Mayor Dyer scrambles to claim it’s all just a big misunderstanding.
At a Glance
- Florida AG James Uthmeier warned Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer he could be removed from office for enforcing the city’s “Trust Act,” which effectively makes Orlando a sanctuary city
- Uthmeier argues the 2018 “Trust Act” was voided by Governor DeSantis’ 2019 law banning sanctuary cities in Florida
- During an April 7 city council meeting, Dyer reportedly stated Orlando Police would not proactively enforce immigration laws
- Dyer claims the city is complying with state law, pointing to Orlando’s 287(g) agreement with ICE as evidence
- The constitutional showdown highlights Florida’s aggressive stance against illegal immigration policies
Constitutional Showdown in the Sunshine State
In a political confrontation that perfectly captures the nationwide immigration battle, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has put Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer on notice – enforce your sanctuary city rules and kiss your job goodbye. The aggressive letter from Uthmeier targets Orlando’s 2018 “Trust Act,” which prohibits city employees and police from asking about immigration status – essentially creating a safe haven for illegal immigrants right in the heart of Florida.
The AG’s warning comes at a time when border-state politicians are shipping illegal immigrants to self-proclaimed sanctuary cities, exposing the hypocrisy of progressive mayors who love virtue signaling until the consequences arrive at their doorstep.
Uthmeier didn’t mince words when he declared the Trust Act null and void under Florida law. Florida’s 2019 anti-sanctuary city legislation, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, explicitly prohibits local governments from adopting policies that shield illegal immigrants from federal authorities. The AG’s letter makes crystal clear that Mayor Dyer’s apparent commitment to the Trust Act during an April 7 city council meeting isn’t just bad policy – it’s potentially grounds for removal from office by the governor himself.
For conservatives who’ve watched progressive cities flout immigration law for years, Florida’s hardline stance represents a refreshing change from the federal government’s border surrender.
The Mayor’s Desperate Backpedal
Mayor Dyer, suddenly finding himself in the constitutional hot seat, is frantically insisting this is all just a big misunderstanding. In his response letter, Dyer claims the city takes its legal obligations “very seriously” and doesn’t “have any intention of violating federal or state law.”
The mayor even included a copy of Orlando’s 287(g) Task Force Model Memorandum of Agreement with ICE, attempting to prove that Orlando police officers are receiving training to assist federal immigration enforcement. This sudden embrace of immigration enforcement seems suspiciously timed, considering Dyer’s previous statements about Orlando police not proactively enforcing immigration laws.
“Sanctuary policies are not tolerated or lawful in Florida. Failure to abide by state law may result in the enforcement of applicable penalties, including but not limited to being held in contempt, declaratory or injunctive relief, and removal from office by the Governor.”, said James Uthmeier.
What’s particularly rich about this situation is Mayor Dyer’s background as a social justice warrior. This is the same mayor who was actually recognized by the NBA as a “social justice game changer” – an honor that should immediately raise red flags for anyone concerned about law and order.
The Trust Act itself is named to echo California’s notorious sanctuary state legislation, making it abundantly clear what Orlando’s leadership was aiming for when they passed this policy in 2018. Now that there are actual consequences on the table, Dyer is desperate to reframe his sanctuary city as somehow immigration enforcement-friendly.
Florida’s Stand Against the Sanctuary Movement
This confrontation represents something much bigger than a spat between state and local officials. Florida, under Governor DeSantis and Attorney General Uthmeier, is demonstrating what actual enforcement of immigration law looks like. While the Biden administration has thrown open our southern border and actively prevented Border Patrol agents from doing their jobs, Florida is saying enough is enough.
The state’s willingness to use serious political and legal muscle to ensure that cities follow immigration law is exactly what conservatives have been demanding for decades – actual consequences for politicians who prioritize illegal immigrants over American citizens and legal residents.
“Today, I sent a letter to @orlandomayor reminding him that the sanctuary policy adopted by the city in 2018, the ‘Trust Act,’ is void under a 2019 law signed by @GovRonDeSantis. If the city enforces the policy as Mayor Dyer suggested, especially with @OrlandoPolice signing a 287(g) agreement with ICE, there will be consequences.”, concludes Uthmeier.
The timing couldn’t be more relevant, as America faces an unprecedented invasion across our southern border, with millions of unvetted illegals disappearing into our communities. Orlando’s Trust Act, which explicitly prevents city employees from inquiring about immigration status, creates exactly the kind of consequence-free zone that attracts more illegal immigration.
If Mayor Dyer genuinely believes in the rule of law, he should immediately acknowledge that the Trust Act is void and direct city employees accordingly. But something tells me he’d rather play both sides – pretending to cooperate with ICE while maintaining Orlando’s reputation as a welcoming destination for those who break our immigration laws.
