Judge Kathleen Williams found Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier in contempt for violating her restraining order against enforcing a controversial immigration law that criminalizes undocumented immigrant entry into Florida. Despite her order, Uthmeier directed law enforcement to proceed with arrests. The judge ordered him to file reports on any arrests for six months as part of the penalty. Legal experts suggest she could impose harsher sanctions, including fines or jail time, if Uthmeier continues to defy her rulings, particularly given his defiance post-order.
"Judge Williams used great restraint in issuing her contempt order. But if the attorney general doesn't abide by her ruling, she could hold another contempt hearing..."
"Uthmeier told state law enforcement agencies that they could arrest migrants who illegally cross into the United States and then arrive in Florida - despite her restraining order issued in mid-April."
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