Krasner Warns ICE Agents: Arrests for Breaking Local Laws

0:00On March 25, Philadelphia's District Attorney Larry Krasner warned immigration and customs enforcement agents they could face arrests for breaking. Local laws while working at the city's international airport. He made the threat during a Tuesday press conference, stressing that no one, including federal officers, is above the law in his jurisdiction. This comes amid a partial government shutdown, affecting the Department of Homeland Security, which has led to transportation security administration. According shortages and long lines at airports nationwide, President Trump ordered ICE personnel to step in and major airports to help screen passengers and ease delays. Krasner, a progressive prosecutor, critical of federal immigration efforts, urged agents to follow their oaths and obey local rules. He framed his stance as protecting constitutional rights amid what he calls immoral deportation policies. The Department of Homeland Security defended the deployment, saying it's a practical fix with a crisis blamed on Democrats in Congress.

1:01Critics worried Krasner's tough talk could heighten tensions between city and federal law enforcement when teamwork matters most for safety. The standoff reflects ongoing battles between the Trump administration's immigration push and resistance from Democrat-led cities aiming to limit. Federal cooperation on enforcement.