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Fort Myers City Council does an about-face, now unanimously agrees to allow ICE to train its police

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier warned the Fort Myers City Council that their rejection of an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement makes the city a 'sanctuary city' and violates state law.
Uthmeier stated in his letter that the council's actions require 'immediate corrective action' or they could face civil and criminal penalties, including possible removal from office.
He outlined that sanctuary policies are illegal in Florida and failure to comply could lead to suspension from office.
U.S. Representative Byron Donalds and Lee County Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass supported Uthmeier's stance, indicating that council members risk accountability for their actions.

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