Florida has become the first state in the nation to explicitly direct its law enforcement agencies to protect U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and their families.
The move, spearheaded by Attorney General James Uthmeier, comes in direct response to recent violent protests targeting immigration officials in other parts of the country, particularly Los Angeles, California.
Attorney General Uthmeier issued a stern warning to would-be rioters and “doxers,” emphasizing that acts of violence and intimidation against ICE and Border Patrol officers will not be tolerated within Florida’s borders. He highlighted recent incidents in Los Angeles, where “leftist mobs” allegedly obstructed roadways, set vehicles on fire, and looted stores…