Overview
- Hispanic outreach coordinator Yanira Cardona posted an Instagram video warning of reported ICE activity in Jacksonville and urged compliance, legal planning, and power-of-attorney preparations.
- Cardona referenced stops on corridors including Emerson, Beach Boulevard, and Atlantic, and said service vans were being checked for paperwork, though local reporters have not verified those claims.
- Mayor Donna Deegan confirmed the post was made during office hours from Cardona’s office and said Cardona was placed on administrative leave for policy violations as the city reviews the matter.
- Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized the official’s message, defended ICE operations, and pointed to promised consequences in a separate case involving Jennifer Cruz, who is accused of assaulting officers.
- Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and state Rep. Kiyan Michael denounced the video, while the city disputes that any laws were broken and continues to assess any use of public resources.