American Thought Leaders The Battle Over Alligator Alcatraz, the US Census, and CCP Surveillance | Florida AG James Uthmeier
Sep 19, 2025
James Uthmeyer, Florida's Attorney General and former Commerce Department official, dives into the controversy surrounding Florida’s proposed immigration detention facility, 'Alligator Alcatraz.' He discusses aggressive state measures against illegal immigration and fentanyl trafficking while highlighting his investigations into surveillance technologies used by companies like Lorex. Uthmeyer also critiques the politicization of the U.S. census, exploring how these issues could reshape national security and state power.
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Data Harvesting Presents A National Risk
- James Uthmeyer warns that Chinese-linked companies collect Americans' camera and health data without consumers' knowledge.
- He argues such data transfers are a national security risk and often should not leave the U.S.
Require Consumer Notice And Data Residency
- Notify consumers when their private camera or health data may be shared with foreign entities.
- Prevent legally allowing sensitive consumer data to leave the United States whenever possible.
Census Shapes Electoral And Funding Power
- Uthmeyer explains the census shapes electoral power and federal funding allocation.
- He believes counting noncitizens inflates representation for sanctuary states and skews political power.
