This July 23, 2025, James Uthmeier, Attorney General of Florida, invited the population to report their ex-partners who are living irregularly in the U.S., in order to promote their deportation. This call was made known through the X platform (ex-Twitter), and was supported by the Department of Homeland Security(DHS), which shared an ICE telephone number to receive such reports.
In his publication, Uthmeier recounted a real case: an ex-partner who had overstayed his tourist visa and was then placed on the deportation list. He invited others to do the same: “If your ex is in this country illegally, please feel free to contact our office. We will be happy to help.” DHS reinforced the message with the phrase “From domestic abuser to deported loser” and noted that the ICE hotline handles an average dispatch of 15,000 calls per month.
Connection with “Alligator Alcatraz”.
This announcement is part of the aggressive immigration agenda pushed by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier.
He also proposed and implemented the controversial immigration detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz, located in the Everglades, west of Miami.
This call was made public through the platform X
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The complex began receiving immigrants on July 3 and has capacity for up to 5,000 detainees.
In addition to generating criticism due to its location and conditions.
Reactions and criticisms
The Florida Attorney General’s initiative provoked mixed reactions:
Support from those who consider this strategy adequate to strengthen security and law enforcement.
Criticism from human rights advocates, who point out that encouraging the reporting of ex-partners may expose vulnerable people to abuse.
Immigration experts question the ethics and effectiveness of this measure, pointing out the risk of separating families for personal reasons rather than for real security threats.
Why does this matter to the U.S. Hispanic reader?
1. The measure may directly affect Hispanic communities with transnational or blended relationships.
2. Invites reflection on the possible legal and ethical consequences of using personal allegations.
3. Contextualizes how state plans align with federal Trump policies and mass deportations.
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