Central FloridaOrange County Mayor Jerry Demings, amid threats of possible removal, signed an addendum to the agreement with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement authorizing correctional officers to transport detainees to other detention facilities.

A political battle between Florida’s attorney general and the mayor of Orange County played out in front of cameras Wednesday.

Florida Attorney General James Upmeyer is escalating pressure on Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, warning that local officials could face removal from office over their refusal to assist with transporting immigration detainees.