Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier released a year-end summary reflecting on his office’s accomplishments in 2025 while laying out priorities and policy goals for 2026, emphasizing public safety, law enforcement support, and immigration enforcement.
In a written statement, Uthmeier said his office had delivered measurable results that position Florida as a national model for state-level law enforcement and legal leadership.
“The accomplishments this office achieved this year are ones for the record book, and Floridians can see that we are setting the national standard,” Uthmeier said. “This is only the beginning, and our office will continue fighting every day to make this the safest place to raise a family.”
Public safety and law enforcement support remain central focus
According to the attorney general’s office, public safety remained a defining theme throughout 2025. Uthmeier highlighted expanded cooperation with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, stressing a consistent approach to crime prevention and enforcement.
The office reported an increase in joint operations with law enforcement partners and continued legal backing for officers facing legal challenges related to their duties. Uthmeier framed these efforts as part of a broader commitment to maintaining strong institutional support for police across Florida.
Officials also pointed to initiatives aimed at shielding law enforcement personnel and their families from harassment, threats, and doxing, describing the effort as a necessary response to growing online targeting of public servants.
Immigration enforcement and legal challenges
Illegal immigration was another major focus outlined in the year-end summary. Uthmeier stated that Florida detained and processed a record number of individuals unlawfully present in the state during 2025, working in coordination with federal authorities.
In June, the attorney general unveiled a broader strategy addressing immigration enforcement, including the controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” detention facility. Despite multiple legal challenges, Uthmeier’s office successfully defended the facility in court, allowing it to remain operational.
The attorney general also confirmed that Florida pursued legal action against California and Washington over what his office described as sanctuary-style policies. These challenges were framed as efforts to protect Florida residents from the downstream impacts of policies enacted in other states.
Protecting federal partners and national cooperation
Another initiative highlighted in the report was the launch of a state-level program designed to protect federal law enforcement partners and their families from harassment and coordinated online attacks.
The program, according to the attorney general’s office, reflects a growing recognition that threats against law enforcement increasingly extend beyond physical risks and into digital spaces. Uthmeier described the initiative as essential to maintaining operational integrity and morale among officers working high-risk cases.
Looking ahead to 2026 priorities
Looking forward, Uthmeier said his office will continue prioritizing crime prevention, immigration enforcement, and interstate legal challenges where Florida believes federal or constitutional principles are at stake.
He also indicated plans to expand legal tools aimed at combating organized crime, strengthening victim protections, and reinforcing cooperation between state and federal authorities.
The attorney general framed 2026 as a continuation of policies he believes have delivered results, while signaling readiness to pursue additional reforms as legal and security challenges evolve.
As Florida enters the new year, Uthmeier’s office positioned itself as an aggressive and proactive legal authority, emphasizing enforcement, institutional support, and a long-term focus on public safety.