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Philadelphia Officials Slam ICE After Fatal Shooting

1/9/2026

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On January 9, 2026, Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal called U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) "fake, made-up law enforcement."
District Attorney Larry Krasner backed Bilal, saying officials who break the law in Philadelphia will be charged.
Their comments followed an ICE officer fatally shooting a driver in Minneapolis, drawing outrage despite self-defense claims from U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration.

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Story summary

On January 9, 2026, Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal called U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) "fake, made-up law enforcement."
District Attorney Larry Krasner backed Bilal, saying officials who break the law in Philadelphia will be charged.
Their comments followed an ICE officer fatally shooting a driver in Minneapolis, drawing outrage despite self-defense claims from U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration.