Florida AG James Uthmeier Held in Civil Contempt over Immigration Law Order

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PHOENIX – She didn’t like the measure when Republican lawmakers first proposed it and when it went on the ballot.

Activist Judge Holds Florida AG in Civil Contempt of Court for Enforcing State Immigration Law

An Obama-appointed federal judge has found Florida's Republican Attorney General James Uthmeier in civil contempt of court for following the state's immigration law. The post Activist Judge Holds Florida AG in Civil Contempt of Court for Enforcing State Immigration Law appeared first on Slay News.

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"If being held in contempt is what it costs to defend the rule of law and stand firmly behind President Trump's agenda on illegal immigration, so be it.”

Florida's Shady AG Held In Contempt Over Immigration Law

For the first time in recent history, a federal judge yesterday found Florida’s attorney general in contempt of court for referring to the court’s order blocking a new state immigration law as "illegitimate and unlawful." Via the Florida Phoenix: While U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams’ ruling is extraordinary, she spared James Uthmeier from paying hefty fines or spending time in jail. Instead, Williams ordered the state’s chief legal office…

Florida Attorney General found in contempt, but says it's worth it to defend 'Trump agenda'

A federal judge has ruled that Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is in civil contempt of court for disobeying an order in a major immigration case. U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams decided that Uthmeier’s actions showed a disregard for her clear judicial instructions. Despite being found in contempt, Uthmeier stated, “This Judge is considering whether or not to hold me in contempt. But I am not going to rubber-stamp her order. I’m not…

Judge finds Florida Attorney General Uthmeier in contempt over immigration law

The attorney general must now file biweekly reports with the court about any arrests or detentions made under the immigration law in question.