Today, José Javier Rodríguez, Democratic candidate for Florida Attorney General, released the following statement after recent news on the Everglades detention center and Attorney General James Uthmeier’s refusal to comply with a court order to shut down the facility.
Republican leaders in Florida are in the middle of a naked power grab, moving toward a mid-decade redraw of our congressional maps to lock in their control. With House Speaker Daniel Perez already announcing a new redistricting committee, Republican leadership is pushing a blatant gerrymander, plain and simple.
“When a monopoly utility can raise rates by billions with minimal scrutiny, every Floridian pays the price. The cumulative impact of FPL’s 2026-2029 proposal is higher guaranteed profits for the company, while electric bills for households across the state could climb by nearly $20 a month. These are new monthly costs that add up quickly for working families, seniors, and anyone living on a fixed income having to budget for groceries, medicine and gas.
Miami, FL - Jose Javier Rodriguez’s (JJR) campaign for Florida Attorney General raised over $208,000 in the first thirty days since he announced his candidacy. This signals strong support for JJR, the only Democrat challenging Attorney General Uthmeier, who continues to be embroiled in corruption scandals.
Today, José Javier Rodríguez, candidate for Florida Attorney General, released the following statement on the opening of “Alligator Alcatraz” in the Everglades
James Uthmeier’s so-called “Alligator Alcatraz” isn’t a serious plan, it’s a reckless, rushed project that puts lives and resources at risk. Detaining immigrants at a remote airfield in the Everglades, with no clear legal framework or due process, is about fear, not safety.
Today, a Miami federal judge found Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier in contempt of court for violating a restraining order that blocked enforcement of a new state law targeting undocumented immigrants.
MIAMI, FL.- Today, workers’ rights attorney and former State Senator Jose Javier Rodriguez officially launched his campaign for Florida Attorney General, committing to fight corruption and special interests, and protect everyday Floridians from fraud and high prices. A lifelong champion for working families, Rodriguez has spent his career standing up to powerful interests and holding bad actors accountable.
