James Uthmeier

“This resolution ensures that Starbucks’ policies and practices fully comply with Florida’s civil rights laws. DEI can never be an excuse to violate civil rights.”

James Uthmeier · said 2026-09-17 · reported 2026-09-17

Uthmeier commented on a settlement ending Florida's civil rights lawsuit against Starbucks over its DEI policies.

“Starbucks made DEI more than a slogan,”

James Uthmeier · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-17

Uthmeier made the remark when announcing the lawsuit against Starbucks in December 2025.

“They turned it into a mandatory hiring and promotion system based on race.”

James Uthmeier · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-17

Uthmeier accused Starbucks of turning DEI into a mandatory race-based hiring and promotion system when announcing the lawsuit in December 2025.

“Every Floridian deserves to be hired, promoted, and compensated based on merit, qualifications, and character—not race or sex,”

James Uthmeier · said 2026-09-17 · reported 2026-09-17

Uthmeier commented on a settlement in which Starbucks agreed to pay Florida $1 million and end race- and sex-based employment preferences nationwide.

“A few weeks of revenue, that's not enough here when you're talking about a company of this size,”

James Uthmeier · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-27

Uthmeier said a few weeks of revenue is not enough for a company of Meta's size.

“We'll go to court, we like to fight for our kids in Florida,”

James Uthmeier · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-27

Uthmeier said Florida is still pursuing its own similar lawsuit against Meta.

“We're not going to bend over and capitulate.”

James Uthmeier · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-27

Uthmeier said Florida will not bend over and capitulate in its lawsuit against Meta.

“was definitely a win”

James Uthmeier · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-27

Uthmeier criticized the payout, telling CNBC in an interview that it was a win for Meta.

“personally profited off the COVID 'guidance' he issued”

James Uthmeier · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced an investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci's pandemic guidance.

“The investigation is ongoing, and we will provide more information to the public at the appropriate time.”

James Uthmeier · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-19

Uthmeier said the investigation into Caruso remained ongoing.

“Early this morning, with substantial assistance from FDLE [Florida department of law enforcement] and local law enforcement, Palm Beach County Clerk of Court Michael Caruso was arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse,”

James Uthmeier · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-19

Uthmeier announced Caruso's arrest in a social media post.

“any and all potential violations of Florida law”

James Uthmeier · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-02

Uthmeier previously told Fox News Digital that potential violations of Florida law were under review following the Senate hearing.