Broward sheriff responds to Florida attorney general's immigration law enforcement concerns
By Ammy Sanchez
June 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM EDT
Broward County's top law enforcement official is pushing back against accusations that he and his agency are not taking their immigration enforcement obligations seriously.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a letter Monday to Sheriff Gregory Tony, warning him that if he fails to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, he could be removed from office.
Uthmeier's letter stems from remarks Tony made at a County Commission budget workshop meeting on June 3, in response to a question from a Commissioner.
" We have other priorities in this community that I'm focused on, and immigration is not one of them," Tony said in the meeting. "I don't care what country you're from, if you commit a crime in this country or commit a crime in this county, I'm coming for you. "
Uthmeier wrote that he hoped Tony's comments were mere political posturing.
In a written response, Tony defended his agency's record — highlighting the ways the Broward Sheriff's Office has supported U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
READ MORE: South Florida agencies sign up for federal enforcement program to pursue undocumented immigrants
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a letter Monday to Sheriff Gregory Tony, warning him that if he fails to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, he could be removed from office.
Uthmeier's letter stems from remarks Tony made at a County Commission budget workshop meeting on June 3, in response to a question from a Commissioner.
" We have other priorities in this community that I'm focused on, and immigration is not one of them," Tony said in the meeting. "I don't care what country you're from, if you commit a crime in this country or commit a crime in this county, I'm coming for you. "
Uthmeier wrote that he hoped Tony's comments were mere political posturing.
In a written response, Tony defended his agency's record — highlighting the ways the Broward Sheriff's Office has supported U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
READ MORE: South Florida agencies sign up for federal enforcement program to pursue undocumented immigrants
This is a News In Brief report. Visit WLRN News for in-depth reporting from South Florida and Florida news.