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Just over nine months after President Donald Trump returned to office, a top aide within the administration suggested that federal law enforcement could arrest Democratic officials who oppose the White House’s immigration policies. Among those named was Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, who has publicly criticized the administration’s approach to immigration enforcement.
Stephen Miller, Trump’s deputy chief of staff for policy and homeland security adviser, addressed the possibility of legal action against state officials during an appearance on Fox News. He stated that any individual—whether a state or local official—who conspires to obstruct federal immigration enforcement could face criminal charges. These include obstruction of justice, harboring illegal aliens, and impeding the enforcement of immigration laws.
Miller also claimed that ICE officers have “federal immunity” in the performance of their duties. His remarks drew immediate criticism from journalists, politicians, and legal experts, many of whom condemned the implications of his statements.
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Mehdi Hasan of Zeteo pointed out the irony of the administration’s stance, noting that Trump had pardoned individuals convicted of “seditious conspiracy” related to the January 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection. He argued that the current rhetoric falsely accused opponents of similar crimes.
Trump himself has called for the prosecution of Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, accusing them of failing to protect ICE agents. Pritzker, a billionaire and potential 2028 presidential candidate, has advocated for removing Trump from office via the 25th Amendment.
Miles Taylor, former Department of Homeland Security chief of staff under Trump, expressed concern about the direction of the administration, stating, “Feels like we’re going down the rabbit hole pretty fast here, folks.”
California State Senator Scott Weiner criticized the administration’s position, calling it a dangerous precedent that labels state officials as criminals when they attempt to protect their communities from what he described as “ICE secret police.” Weiner’s district includes San Francisco, a city targeted by Trump for increased immigration enforcement and potential National Guard deployment.
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Despite claims of backing off threats to deploy troops in San Francisco, the Trump administration continues to fight in federal court to deploy the National Guard in the Chicagoland area, where ICE is conducting Operation Midway Blitz. Protests have persisted in Illinois, including at an ICE facility in Broadview, where demonstrators have faced violent responses from agents.
Jon Favreau, a former Obama administration official and Pod Save America co-host, disputed the claim of ICE officer immunity, stating, “No, ICE officers do not have immunity to assault and arrest unarmed Americans without a warrant.”
Tufts University professor Daniel Drezner called the situation “very disturbing and also wrong,” while Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari labeled Stephen Miller as “the most evil, fascist, wannabe authoritarian in the Trump regime.”
Miller’s comments followed a recent interview in which Pritzker discussed Trump’s attacks, immigration enforcement in Illinois, and concerns about potential election interference. In response, Pritzker’s communications director, Matt Hill, mocked Miller’s reaction, saying, “Gov. Pritzker did ONE interview on Fox, and Stephen Miller is freaking out.”
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