California's anti-ICE rhetoric has taken a turn for the extreme, with state lawmakers and the governor pushing the boundaries of federal authority. In a bid to restrict Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, State Senator Scott Wiener and Governor Gavin Newsom have proposed legislation that would prohibit ICE agents from wearing masks while on duty. Meanwhile, Attorney General Rob Bonta has made headlines by threatening to arrest ICE agents, despite lacking any constitutional authority to do so. But it seems California's leaders are not done yet, with Governor Newsom and other officials reportedly plotting their next move against the federal agency.
California politicians have spent years bashing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). State Senator Scott Wiener and Governor Gavin Newsom tried to make it illegal for ICE to wear masks. Attorney General Rob Bonta has threatened to arrest ICE agents, though he lacks any authority to do so under the Constitution. Not to be undone, Governor...