Exposé: Sheriff Gregory Tony’s Backroom Sanctuary Deal — How Broward’s Top Cop Undermines Trump’s Deportation Effort
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Sheriff Gregory Tony’s recent declaration that the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) will not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement is more than just a policy choice — it is a politically calculated maneuver that undermines national law, obstructs the Trump administration’s deportation initiative, and keeps Tony firmly in the good graces of Broward County’s powerful Democrat machine.
It is also an act of breathtaking hypocrisy: Tony owes his sheriff’s badge to Governor Ron DeSantis — a Republican and a strong proponent of immigration enforcement — yet now operates Broward as a de facto sanctuary county, giving illegal aliens safe haven while frustrating federal agents trying to secure our borders.
A Conveniently Timed Announcement
In a statement that drew cheers from the activist left, Sheriff Tony recently said the BSO would not be involved in any ICE raids or proactive enforcement actions in Broward County. He insisted that his department would only notify ICE about illegal aliens already in custody, fulfilling the bare minimum legal requirement under Florida law.
“We will not be executing ICE raids,” Tony told local media. “We will not be participating in proactive enforcement that’s designed to remove individuals from this community that are not criminals.”
Behind the politically correct language lies a clear reality: Tony is doing everything within the letter of the law to obstruct ICE operations — effectively giving illegal aliens a green light to remain in Broward with impunity.
The Political Math Behind Tony’s Move
Sheriff Tony’s sudden public positioning must be seen through a political lens:
Broward County is a Democrat stronghold where progressive activists and donors wield considerable power.
Tony is facing serious ethical scandals and a fragile grip on his office. He desperately needs the continued support of Democrat operatives and left-wing community groups as he faces re-election and potential legal jeopardy.
By aligning with sanctuary policies and resisting ICE, Tony ensures campaign donations, activist endorsements, and favorable media coverage in leftist circles.
This is about self-preservation, not public safety.
The Usual Suspects: Left-Wing Groups Behind the Sanctuary Push
Tony’s position mirrors the agenda of powerful, well-funded progressive groups that have made resisting ICE a central cause:
Florida Immigrant Coalition (FLIC): A 65+ member coalition advocating for sanctuary policies and opposing all ICE collaboration.
Miami Workers Center (MWC): Openly calls for the abolition of ICE and routinely organizes public protests to block immigration enforcement.
Community Justice Project: Provides legal cover and activist support to groups resisting deportation efforts and shielding illegal aliens.
ACLU Florida: Has lobbied extensively against the 287(g) federal-local cooperation program and supports ending ICE detainer agreements.
Sheriff Tony’s policy reads like it was drafted by these groups. Their leaders have made public statements praising his stance, viewing it as a model for other Democrat sheriffs to emulate.
The Operational Damage to ICE
Tony’s posture severely hampers the ability of ICE to safely and effectively enforce federal law in Broward County:
Without proactive BSO cooperation, ICE must conduct unilateral field arrests, increasing risk to agents and the community.
Lack of local data-sharing prevents ICE from identifying high-risk illegal alien offenders early.
Releasing criminal aliens back onto the streets before ICE can act results in dangerous re-offenders remaining in Broward.
Political posturing like Tony’s demoralizes ICE agents and emboldens illegal immigrant communities to ignore the law.
Broward County is now operating as a “shadow sanctuary” jurisdiction under Tony’s leadership — openly defying the spirit of both state and federal law while pretending to comply at a token level.
The Bitter Irony
The bitter irony is that Gregory Tony owes his position to Governor Ron DeSantis, who appointed him after suspending Sheriff Scott Israel. DeSantis is a champion of tough immigration enforcement and has pushed for state sheriffs to fully cooperate with ICE.
Tony’s betrayal of that mission — and his move to obstruct Trump’s deportation initiative in 2025 — is a classic example of political opportunism overriding public duty. He is using the power of his office to play both sides: performing just enough legal compliance to avoid removal, while delivering political wins to Broward’s radical left.
Solutions to Reassert Federal Law
To combat this subversion, several steps should be taken:
State Oversight: Governor DeSantis and the Florida legislature should implement stronger statutory requirements for full ICE cooperation by county sheriffs — with penalties for non-compliance.
287(g) Enforcement: The state should publicly monitor and audit each sheriff’s actual cooperation under the 287(g) program — exposing “letter of the law” obstruction like Tony’s.
Federal Legal Action: The Trump administration should pursue federal lawsuits against jurisdictions and officials that act in bad faith to obstruct immigration law enforcement.
Public Accountability: Citizen groups and media must expose Tony’s double-dealing and hold him accountable during the next election cycle — forcing him to explain why he is shielding illegal aliens while violent crime remains a concern.
Conclusion
Sheriff Gregory Tony’s sanctuary-aligned policies are not an accident. They are a deliberate move to protect his political career at the expense of public safety and federal law.
In doing so, Tony has revealed that his loyalties lie not with the citizens of Broward County or the governor who appointed him, but with the radical left-wing groups and Democrat elites who now pull the strings in Florida’s largest blue county.
The battle for America’s immigration future will be fought in places like Broward — and the first step is unmasking the politicians quietly aiding the open-borders cause.
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