Overview

• Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted raids at nine Washington, D.C., restaurants, requesting proof of employee work eligibility.
• Raided establishments include businesses owned by Geoff Tracy, Jeff Zients, and José Andrés, all prominent figures with political or public ties.
• Washington, D.C.'s status as a sanctuary city has made it a focal point for federal immigration enforcement actions under the Trump administration.
• The raids have reignited discussions about the politicization of law enforcement, with critics questioning whether opponents of the administration were deliberately targeted.
• Commentators propose a 'mutually assured destruction' approach to law enforcement, advocating for bipartisan restraint to prevent future partisan abuses.