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Lawmakers Clash Over ICE Prosecution in Philadelphia

1/14/2026

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Pennsylvania lawmakers warn Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal and Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner against prosecuting ICE officers, saying such actions would violate federal law.
Krasner has threatened to charge ICE agents if they commit crimes in Philadelphia.
Bilal criticized ICE as a "fake" agency.
Some local officials support Krasner, asserting that no one is above the law.
Legislation was introduced to prevent law enforcement from hiding their identities.

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Pennsylvania lawmakers warn Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal and Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner against prosecuting ICE officers, saying such actions would violate federal law.
Krasner has threatened to charge ICE agents if they commit crimes in Philadelphia.
Bilal criticized ICE as a "fake" agency.
Some local officials support Krasner, asserting that no one is above the law.
Legislation was introduced to prevent law enforcement from hiding their identities.