Florida Attorney General James Umer Held in Contempt of Court Over Immigration Law

Contempt of Court Ruling

• ⚖️ Florida Attorney General James Umer was found in civil contempt of court by a federal judge.
• 📌 This ruling stems from a new state immigration law signed by Governor DeSantis in February, which is currently being challenged.

Judge's Order and Umer's Actions

• 🚫 Miami federal judge Kathleen Williams had temporarily blocked enforcement of the immigration law while the case proceeds.
• 📢 Umer initially instructed Florida law enforcement agencies not to obey the judge's order, later stating he couldn't prevent arrests under the law.
• 🎯 Judge Williams ruled that Umer deliberately gave law enforcement permission to ignore her court order.

Consequences and Reporting Requirements

• ⚠️ There will be no jail time or fine imposed on Umer at this time.
• 📄 Instead, Umer's office must ensure no one is arrested under the law that is on hold.
• 📊 Umer is required to file reports every two weeks, with the first due July 1st.
• 🗓️ The Attorney General's office can seek to modify or terminate these reporting requirements in six months.

Umer's Response

• 🗣️ Umer responded on social media, stating, "If being held in contempt is that it costs to defend the rule of law and stand firmly behind President Trump's agenda on illegal immigration, so be it."