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State Law Enforcement Monitoring Today’s “Tesla Takedown” Protests

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Our state law enforcement stands ready to bring the full force of law against anyone who causes destruction to Florida businesses. Today it’s Tesla, tomorrow it will be something else—if the woke mob comes out in Florida, we will be ready.

James Uthmeier, Attorney General of Florida

The Broward Democrat Party and its legion of aging hippies will have company at its “Tesla Takedown” protest in Fort Lauderdale today—the Florida Highway Patrol. Aided by national progressive groups, the Broward Democrat Party has promoted the vulgar protests throughout March. On Friday, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the FHP and state law enforcement would closely monitor the protests targeting Elon Musk’s Tesla car dealerships.

“Florida has zero tolerance for crimes against people or property. If these protests turn violent, we will do what’s necessary to restore order and hold offenders accountable,” Uthmeier said.

Earlier this week, REDBROWARD exposed the vulgar and violent imagery used to attack Elon Musk and President Donald Trump at last week’s Tesla Takedown. One protester held a sign showing a bayonet pointed at a MAGA supporter while another urged Musk to place his head in a guillotine.

Governor Ron DeSantis Unveils Bold Plans To Ramp Up Florida’s Role In Fighting Illegal Immigration

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Governor Ron DeSantis

Governor Ron DeSantis will unveil a bold plan to combat illegal immigration at a Winter Haven press conference Wednesday morning. On Monday, DeSantis called for a special legislation session to aid President-Elect Donald Trump’s plan to deport illegal immigrants accused of criminal behavior. Despite pushback from some legislators, Trump endorsed DeSantis’ call for a special session on Tuesday.

In a phone call with reporters, administration officials said DeSantis wants to maximize authority and resources to assist Federal authorities.

Under Section 287(g) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, local authorities are required to partner with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents to detain and remove dangerous illegal immigrants. Under Florida law, local sheriffs departments are required to follow Section 287(g).

Administration officials said they want to use the most “robust model” under Section 287(g) which would require municipal police departments to assist Federal deportation plans.

Under DeSantis’ plan, the Florida Legislature would expand authority to transport illegal immigrants outside of the United States.

Other legislative goals include expanding gang statutes to include foreign gangs and cartel members, increasing penalties for illegal immigrants who vote in Florida elections, requiring local businesses to verify remittances are made by legal immigrants only and declaring any illegal arrested to be detained as a flight risk.

While Florida has trended solidly Republican under DeSantis, officials in blue Broward have repeatedly expressed opposition to DeSantis’ plans.

Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony is a vocal opponent of enforcement of new homeless encampment laws as well as any plans to combat dangerous illegal immigration.

On Monday, Governor DeSantis signaled his willingness to remove public officials who refuse to enforce the law.

“State and local officials in Florida must help the Trump administration enforce our nation’s immigration laws,” DeSantis said. “I have the authority with respect to certain officials to suspend them from their offices if they are neglecting their duties.”