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Florida AG Orders Gainesville Police Drop Gender-Identity Search Policy

8/2/2026

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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier demanded Gainesville Police rescind their gender-identity search policy by Aug. 15.
In a July 30 letter to Chief Nelson Moya, Uthmeier warned the rule endangers officers and detainees.
He said the policy violates Florida law, the Florida Civil Rights Act, and could trigger legal action.
Public information officer Art Forgey said the department received the letter and is reviewing the policy with counsel.

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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier demanded Gainesville Police rescind their gender-identity search policy by Aug. 15.
In a July 30 letter to Chief Nelson Moya, Uthmeier warned the rule endangers officers and detainees.
He said the policy violates Florida law, the Florida Civil Rights Act, and could trigger legal action.
Public information officer Art Forgey said the department received the letter and is reviewing the policy with counsel.