With ICE agents running amuck in cities across the country, including the killing of Rene Good and assaulting people at a high school in Minnesota and two people in Portland, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, with Homeland Security broadcasting its intention to intensify operations in the Phoenix area, reacted in a series of social media posts yesterday, January 9.
“This week, we have seen the escalations of violence by ICE agents in Minneapolis and Portland, including the horrific shooting of Renee Nicole Good. It is outrageous that state and local law enforcement’s independent investigations are not being supported by the feds.”
“As Arizona’s top law enforcement officer, I want to remind all federal agents of my expectations for them in our state: respect the law, do not mask, de-escalate violence when possible and stay OUT of schools, hospitals, and churches.”
“It’s also absurd to see so many agents being sent to other states for political stunts, rather than pursuing felony crimes in their home states. I yet again demand that the federal government return our DEA agents so we can more aggressively go after the Mexican drug cartels.”
“Any observed ICE abuse in Arizona should be reported to our office immediately.”
Mayes’ proactive approach is similar to Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, who warned that if ICE committed any acts like they have in Minnesota and Oregon, they would be prosecuted under state law, where they could not receive a Trump pardon.
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