In a stern warning to several high-ranking California Democrats, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche of the Department of Justice (DOJ) has cautioned that recent threats to apprehend federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents could trigger an investigation and potential prosecution.
This admonition comes in the wake of public remarks made by Democratic Representative Nancy Pelosi (CA-11), suggesting that local or state police could detain ICE agents if they are found to be in violation of state laws.
According to RedState, Blanche criticized the Democrats for their lack of support for federal immigration officers in their law enforcement efforts, and instead, threatening them with potential arrests. He further cautioned them to desist from such actions. "The Department of Justice views any arrests of federal agents and officers in the performance of their official duties as both illegal and futile, Blanche penned in his letter.
He added, Numerous federal laws prohibit interfering with and impeding immigration or other law-enforcement operations.
Citing the Supremacy Clause, Blanche warned that the DOJ is prepared to investigate and prosecute any state or local official who attempts to defy federal statutes. The letter was addressed to Pelosi, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins, all of whom are Democrats.
Blanche further advised the recipients to "preserve all written and electronic communications and records related to any attempts or efforts to impede or obstruct federal law enforcement officials, and strongly urged them to "publicly abandon" threats against ICE agents.
RedState's Nick Arama reported earlier this week on the "despicable" threat issued by Pelosi and Democratic Representative Kevin Mullin (CA-15). The pair issued a statement saying, It is important to note that California law protects communities and prevents federal agents from taking certain actions here that we have witnessed in other states."
They added, "While the President may enjoy absolute immunity courtesy of his rogue Supreme Court, those who operate under his orders do not. Our state and local authorities may arrest federal agents if they break California law and if they are convicted, the President cannot pardon them."
Pelosi and Mullin further lauded "patriotic immigrants" for revitalizing America, a phrase that some critics argue is a euphemism for "criminal illegal immigrants" who are undermining the country.
Blanche's letter concludes with a call to action for California officials. We urge you and other California officials to publicly abandon this apparent criminal conspiracy, to stop threatening law enforcement, and to prioritize the safety of your citizens, he wrote.
He added, In the meantime, federal agents and officers will continue to enforce federal law and will not be deterred by the threat of arrest by California authorities who have abdicated their duty to protect their constituents.
The ongoing support for illegal aliens by Democrats, while viewing law enforcement as the true criminals deserving of arrest, continues to be a contentious issue. Blanche's final words on the matter were clear: Stand down or face prosecution. No one threatens our agents. No one will stop us from Making America Safe Again.
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