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Florida's Immigration Law Halted Amid Charges Dropped

10/9/2025

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An April temporary restraining order halted enforcement of a controversial Florida immigration law.
Attorney General James Uthmeier directed law enforcement to disregard the injunction.
The attorney general's office says two Bradenton men were wrongly charged.
The law bars unauthorized entry into Florida, enforcement paused during judicial review.
Prosecutors plan to drop charges against the two men.

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Story summary

An April temporary restraining order halted enforcement of a controversial Florida immigration law.
Attorney General James Uthmeier directed law enforcement to disregard the injunction.
The attorney general's office says two Bradenton men were wrongly charged.
The law bars unauthorized entry into Florida, enforcement paused during judicial review.
Prosecutors plan to drop charges against the two men.