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Pelosi, Jenkins Demand Accountability for Federal Immigration Agents

10/25/2025

Summary

Story summary

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and District Attorney Brooke Jenkins urge local police to arrest federal immigration agents who violate state law.
Jenkins would prosecute agents for excessive force and seek warrants based on incident evidence.
Rep. Kevin Mullin (D-Calif.) joins Pelosi in warning that federal agents could face California-law penalties.
The stance underscores tensions over federal immigration enforcement and local accountability, including calls for ICE body cameras.

History

Historical Context

California's Sanctuary State Law, enacted in 2017 under Governor Jerry Brown, limits local law enforcement's cooperation with federal immigration agents, aiming to protect undocumented immigrants. This law, supported by a majority of voters in 2018, has faced legal challenges, including a federal lawsuit that was dismissed in July 2018, reflecting ongoing tensions between state and federal immigration policies.

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Story summary

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and District Attorney Brooke Jenkins urge local police to arrest federal immigration agents who violate state law.
Jenkins would prosecute agents for excessive force and seek warrants based on incident evidence.
Rep. Kevin Mullin (D-Calif.) joins Pelosi in warning that federal agents could face California-law penalties.
The stance underscores tensions over federal immigration enforcement and local accountability, including calls for ICE body cameras.

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