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Philadelphia Officials Vow to Prosecute Rogue ICE Agents

1/17/2026

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At a news conference, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and Sheriff Rochelle Bilal pledged to arrest ICE agents who violate the law.
Krasner warned that unlawful actions by ICE will lead to prosecution.
Bilal warned ICE agents that they cannot evade accountability.
Officials say ICE raids deter undocumented individuals from legal processes, especially in domestic violence cases, and reflect a trend toward accountability measures in Chicago and New York.

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At a news conference, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and Sheriff Rochelle Bilal pledged to arrest ICE agents who violate the law.
Krasner warned that unlawful actions by ICE will lead to prosecution.
Bilal warned ICE agents that they cannot evade accountability.
Officials say ICE raids deter undocumented individuals from legal processes, especially in domestic violence cases, and reflect a trend toward accountability measures in Chicago and New York.