Orlando Mayor Reaffirms Immigration Law Compliance as Trust Act Faces Uncertainty

Mayor Buddy Dyer confirms cooperation with ICE's 287(g) program while the legality of the city's Trust Act is challenged by Florida's attorney general.

• 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.

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