Florida prosecutors are urging individuals to report their ex-partners who may be residing illegally in the state.
Florida Attorney General James Usmier recently mentioned that they’ve been tipped off about someone overstaying a tourist visa due to an abusive ex. He indicated that this person is now facing potential deportation.
“If your ex is in the country illegally, don’t hesitate to reach out to our office. We’re here to assist,” he stated.
This announcement sparked significant reaction on social media.
“This is some next-level savagery,” one user commented. “I’m all for it!”
Another user inquired, “What about my stepmother?” well, that’s an interesting angle.
Another person chimed in, expressing gratitude and support for victims. “Thank you for prioritizing safety and the rule of law,” they said.
Following the announcement, a user noted that they expect to see an uptick in reports being made to the AG’s office.
Currently, Florida, under GOP Governor Ron DeSantis, has positioned itself as a strong supporter of former President Trump’s stringent deportation policies since his return to office this January.
In 2025, arrests by ICE more than doubled across the nation; however, in Florida, the numbers escalated even more dramatically, with around 64 arrests per day—triple the amount from the previous year, as per a New York Times analysis.
Florida now ranks second for daily ICE arrests, averaging about 142 individuals each day.
A recent large-scale operation in Florida dubbed “Tide Wave,” aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration, was deemed the largest in ICE’s history.
Florida has also opened a controversial immigration detention facility, humorously dubbed “Alcatraz,” located in the Everglades.
Earlier this month, the U.S. Supreme Court dismissed a newly enacted Florida law which attempted to prevent illegal immigrants from entering the state, having been challenged via an emergency appeal.
This particular law, signed by DeSantis in February, classified unauthorized entry into Florida as a misdemeanor. In an appeal to the Supreme Court supported by 17 other states, Uthmeier argued that such laws are crucial for safeguarding Floridians against what he referred to as a “great flood of illegal immigration.”
