Overview
- Mayor Buddy Dyer stated that Orlando will strictly comply with federal and state immigration laws, emphasizing the city's adherence to legal mandates.
- Orlando has signed onto ICE's 287(g) program, training local police to assist in federal immigration enforcement as required by state law.
- Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has declared the city's Trust Act illegal, labeling it a sanctuary policy that violates a 2019 state law.
- The Trust Act, designed to encourage immigrant cooperation with law enforcement, prohibits city employees from inquiring about residents' immigration status.
- Uthmeier warned of severe consequences, including potential legal action and removal of officials, if the Trust Act is enforced contrary to state law.