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Florida Attorney General Warns Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony: Enforce Immigration Laws Or Get Removed

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Letter from Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a stern message to Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony on Monday morning—enforce immigration laws or get removed from office. The warning came after Tony’s comments last week at a Broward County Commission workshop. Tony declared enforcement of immigration laws was not a priority of the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO).

Uthmeier reminded Tony how Florida law requires the sheriff to “use best efforts to support the enforcement of federal immigration laws.” Uthmeier said “best efforts” means Tony must support United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Uthmeier said BSO signed two agreements with ICE, but the entering into these agreements does not satisfy Florida law’s “best efforts” requirements.

After listing numerous crimes committed by illegal aliens in Broward, Uthmeier states with nearly 56% of the funds from the Broward County budget, BSO has the resources to help enforce immigration laws.

“I venture to suggest that there is room in your $765 million budget to abide by state law, cooperate fully with the federal government, and protect Florida citizens from illegal aliens,” Uthmeier said. “Broward County citizens deserve to be safe from crime, especially crime that is preventable through proactive enforcement of immigration law.”

Uthmeier asked Tony to “immediately clarify your remarks to affirm that your policy and intention is to fulfill your obligation” to enforce immigration laws under Florida Statutes.

Uthmeier stated Tony’s failure to adhere to Florida law could ultimately lead to his removal from office by Governor Ron DeSantis.

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Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony Buys “RING[S]OF CHAMPIONS” For His Command Staff

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In a stunning example of tone deafness, Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony announced the purchase of gaudy “championship rings” for his command staff Monday morning. Tony blasted the announcement on video posted on Instagram. The bizarre announcement comes two weeks after Tony suspended multiple members of BSO for their mishandling of cases including a triple homicide in Tamarac.

Set to a song entitled “The Champ Is Here,” Tony’s video shows off the gaudy rings and his command staff posing with them. The accompanying text is titled “Ring of Champions: Leadership is a team sport.”

“My time as a collegiate athlete at FSU taught me invaluable lessons about the power of teamwork,” Tony wrote. “Discipline, sacrifice, work ethic, and perseverance shaped me then—and continue to guide me today.”

In 2023, REDBROWARD exposed how Sheriff Tony exaggerated his football career at Florida State University.

Since “strong leadership is the foundation any winning team,” Tony states he presented his executive directors with the “BSO’s Commanders Ring.” Tony states the ring is a “symbol of the victories we’ve achieved together.”

Tony says he is coming for NFL Hall Of Fame Quarterback Tom Brady’s record of seven Super Bowl rings.

Tony finishes with a message to his “haters.” He states no tax dollars or government funds were used to purchase these awards.”

Oh ok. Since Sheriff Tony brought up the purchase of these “awards,” how much did the rings cost?

Who paid for the rings?

Did Sheriff Tony make the purchase with his own money?

Were the rings a gift from a vendor, lobbyist or charity?

Sources say 6,000 to 8,000 cases languished in limbo due to an issue with BSO computer systems.

Is that an example of the strong leadership of Sheriff Tony and his command staff?

For months, a Tamarac neighborhood was terrorized by a stalker who repeatedly pointed a gun at residents. “BSO Tamarac has come out many times, and they brushed it off,” a resident said. The man was finally arrested last week.

Is this a example of the “work ethic” of Sheriff Tony and his commanders?

Even worse, four-year old Seraphina Gingles remains in custody of the State after her father murdered her mother, grandfather and an innocent neighbor.

Is that a “symbol of the victories” Tony and his executive directors achieved?

With so many mistakes and missteps, should Sheriff Tony and his commanders parade around like members of a Super Bowl winning team?

Last week, while discussing the Tamarac murders with lawmakers, Sheriff Gregory Tony said “I own it.”

Tony talks a good game.

He needs to act like it.

Return those rings.

Use the money for something good.

Maybe start a college fund for little Seraphina Gingles.