Overview
- Rep. Eric Swalwell made the pledge during an appearance on MS NOW’s “All In,” outlining steps he says he would take if elected governor of California.
- He said he would require ICE officers operating in the state to show identification, pursue charges such as false imprisonment, kidnapping, assault, or battery if warranted, and deny driver’s licenses to agents who mask and refuse to identify themselves.
- Swalwell framed the approach as using gubernatorial authority to protect vulnerable immigrant communities in California.
- A legal commentary argues such actions would be preempted by the Supremacy Clause and existing precedents like In re Neagle and United States v. Washington, limiting state power over federal officers performing their duties.
- The coverage reflects campaign rhetoric and legal criticism, with no reported policy moves, arrests, or court actions stemming from the remarks.