Florida Leaders Divided Over ICE Shooting of US Citizen

Political Divide on ICE Shooting

• 🎯 The shooting of US citizen Alex Prey by federal ICE agents in Minneapolis has sharply divided Florida's political leaders.
• ⚡ GOP Congressman Byron Donalds blamed Democrats for creating unrest and a lack of policy, leading to such violence.
• 💔 Former Republican Congressman David Jolly, now a Democrat, called the shooting a murder, stating Prey was disarmed and shot 10 times.
• ⚠️ Republican State Senator Ilana Garcia also condemned the incident, noting Prey had a permit to carry and did not draw his weapon.

Gubernatorial and AG Responses

• 🛡️ Governor Ron DeSantis defended aggressive ICE enforcement and Florida's cooperation with DHS, blaming Minnesota leaders for inciting hostility towards agents.
• 📈 Florida Attorney General James Umeer echoed this, highlighting Florida's leading role in immigration enforcement and deportations.

Democratic Calls for Oversight

• ⚖️ Florida House Democrats expressed concern, calling the shooting a warning sign and demanding more oversight.
• 🚨 They cautioned that similar violence could occur in Florida if tensions continue to rise, emphasizing that no agency should be judge, jury, and executioner.