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White House Escalates Defense of ICE With Fiery Briefing and Identity-Check Stance

The remarks come during federal probes of the Minneapolis killing as local officials seek limits on ICE tactics.

Overview

  • Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt berated a reporter as a "left-wing hack" while defending ICE over the fatal Minneapolis shooting and citing DHS claims of self-defense.
  • Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said ICE may ask nearby individuals to validate identity or citizenship during targeted operations.
  • Philadelphia officials, led by District Attorney Larry Krasner, urged restrictions on ICE presence in courthouse areas, warning that victims and witnesses are staying away.
  • Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan said he will take action if ICE agents commit unlawful acts in metro Phoenix.
  • California advanced measures to curb federal tactics, including a new mask ban for officers and proposals to expand civil liability, with the mask rule currently tied up in court.