17 GOP Attorneys General Back Florida AG Uthmeier in Supreme Court Immigration Case

Republican leaders from 17 states have filed a brief at the U.S. Supreme Court supporting Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier's effort to enforce a state law targeting undocumented immigrants entering Florida. This action follows a federal district judge's preliminary injunction blocking the law, ruling it likely preempted by federal immigration authority. The brief, led by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, argues that federal immigration laws do not preempt state measures like Florida's and highlights the close cooperation between states and President Donald Trump's administration on immigration enforcement. It asserts that every act punishable under these state laws is already a federal crime and criticizes the district court’s injunction as incorrectly predicting a conflict between Florida's law and federal enforcement discretion. The coalition of Republican attorneys general from multiple states emphasizes their support for aligning with federal immigration policies under the current administration. The Supreme Court's decision on whether to allow enforcement of the Florida law while the legal battle continues remains pending.