Yanira Cardona

Yanira 'Yaya' Cardona is the Hispanic Outreach Coordinator for the City of Jacksonville, Florida, who recently gained media attention after being placed on administrative leave for warning the community about the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the area. During an Instagram livestream, she alerted residents to potential ICE 'speed traps' and provided guidance on how to respond if approached by authorities. Her comments sparked a response from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who defended ICE and emphasized the importance of respecting law enforcement.