A Democratic congressman running for California governor has declared war on federal immigration agents, threatening to revoke their driver’s licenses while simultaneously defending illegal immigrants’ right to drive in the state.
Story Highlights
- Rep. Eric Swalwell pledges to strip driver’s licenses from masked ICE agents enforcing federal immigration law
- California passed unconstitutional mask-ban targeting federal agents despite agent safety concerns
- Trump administration successfully challenged California’s overreach with federal lawsuit
- Swalwell’s hypocrisy exposed as California issues licenses to illegal immigrants involved in deadly crashes
Swalwell’s Unconstitutional Power Grab
Rep. Eric Swalwell announced his radical plan during an MSNBC appearance, declaring that federal ICE agents wearing masks would lose their California driving privileges. The Democratic gubernatorial candidate stated that masked agents “not identifying yourself, you’re not going to be eligible to drive a vehicle in California.” This represents a dangerous escalation in California’s systematic obstruction of federal immigration enforcement, directly challenging constitutional supremacy and threatening the safety of federal officers protecting our communities.
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Federal Government Fights Back Against California Lawlessness
The Trump administration immediately filed a federal lawsuit challenging California’s mask-ban law, which was designed to enable the doxxing and harassment of federal agents. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon exposed Swalwell’s legal ignorance, noting that despite his law degree and prosecutorial background, he appears oblivious to federal supremacy doctrine. The Department of Homeland Security refused to comply with the unconstitutional state mandate, prioritizing agent safety over California’s political theater.
Agent Safety Threatened by Progressive Politics
Federal immigration officers face death threats and doxxing campaigns as direct consequences of their enforcement duties, making protective masks essential for operational security. Bill Essayli, First Assistant U.S. Attorney, definitively stated that “the state doesn’t have the authority to regulate federal authorities,” emphasizing the constitutional principle at stake. California’s mask-ban law was strategically designed to expose agents to danger, undermining their ability to enforce immigration law and protect American communities from criminal aliens.
Hypocrisy Exposed
The White House highlighted California’s breathtaking hypocrisy, noting that the state readily issues driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants, some of whom have caused deadly vehicle collisions. While Swalwell threatens to strip licenses from federal law enforcement officers protecting public safety, California continues enabling dangerous illegal aliens to operate motor vehicles.
California ultimately agreed to suspend the mask-ban law pending federal court review, scheduled for January 12. Swalwell’s gubernatorial campaign stunt reveals the extreme lengths progressive politicians will pursue to obstruct immigration enforcement and endanger federal agents. This constitutional crisis demonstrates why Americans elected President Trump to restore federal authority and end sanctuary state obstruction of immigration law.
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Swalwell threatens to revoke driver’s licenses of masked ICE agents operating in California
Swalwell threatens to revoke driver’s licenses of masked ICE agents operating in California
