← Back to Latest News
Tampa Police Department

Tampa Police Dept. Revises Immigration Policies Following AG's Warning

March 16, 2026 Tampa, Florida Florida Phoenix
The Tampa Police Department revised its immigration enforcement policies after Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier accused the department of having "sanctuary policies" and threatened to remove Mayor Jane Castor from office. The city said it has no intention of being a sanctuary city, but the policy change raises concerns about local police being drawn into federal immigration enforcement.