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Former Senator Battles Uthmeier for Attorney General Role

7/28/2025

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Former Florida state senator José Javier Rodriguez is challenging Republican James Uthmeier for the attorney general position. Uthmeier is pushing for U.S. Supreme Court backing to revive a law targeting undocumented immigrants, which was halted by a federal judge. After the 11th Circuit rejected his appeal, he now seeks a stay from the Supreme Court.

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Former Florida state senator José Javier Rodriguez is challenging Republican James Uthmeier for the attorney general position. Uthmeier is pushing for U.S. Supreme Court backing to revive a law targeting undocumented immigrants, which was halted by a federal judge. After the 11th Circuit rejected his appeal, he now seeks a stay from the Supreme Court.