Department of Justice Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche fired off a warning letter to several prominent California Democrats, noting that recent threats to arrest federal ICE agents could prompt an investigation and prosecution.
The letter came in response to Democrat Rep. Nancy Pelosi's (CA-11) public suggestion that local or state police could detain ICE agents if they are found to have violated state laws.
Blanche hammered Democrats for not supporting federal immigration officers in their efforts to enforce the law and instead threatening them with their own arrests. Additionally, he essentially warned them to back off.
“The Department of Justice views any arrests of federal agents and officers in the performance of their official duties as both illegal and futile,” he wrote. “Numerous federal laws prohibit interfering with and impeding immigration or other law-enforcement operations.”
Blanche, pointing to the Supremacy Clause as an example, warns that the DOJ will “investigate and prosecute any state or local official” who attempts to defy federal statutes.
The letter was addressed to Pelosi, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins, all Democrats.
Blanche goes on to advise the recipients to "preserve all written and electronic communications and records related to any attempts or efforts to impede or obstruct federal law enforcement officials,” strongly suggesting they "publicly abandon" threats against ICE agents.
California politicians want to arrest federal agents for enforcing federal law.
— Todd Blanche (@DAGToddBlanche) October 23, 2025
We just sent them a letter: Stand down or face prosecution.
No one threatens our agents. No one will stop us from Making America Safe Again. pic.twitter.com/xe0EK8QssO
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“It is important to note that California law protects communities and prevents federal agents from taking certain actions here that we have witnessed in other states," the duo said in a statement.
"While the President may enjoy absolute immunity courtesy of his rogue Supreme Court, those who operate under his orders do not," they continued. "Our state and local authorities may arrest federal agents if they break California law — and if they are convicted, the President cannot pardon them."
Pelosi and Mullin went on to praise "patriotic immigrants" for reinvigorating America, which is an odd way to spell "criminal illegal immigrants" who are destroying America.
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— Anthony (@AnthonyCabassa_) October 23, 2025
The law in question is "clear, excessive use of force" on anti-ice protestors. San Francisco DA Jenkins says police are onboard with arresting federal agents. pic.twitter.com/QM3CCorpYq
“We urge you and other California officials to publicly abandon this apparent criminal conspiracy, to stop threatening law enforcement, and to prioritize the safety of your citizens,” Blanche concludes in his letter.
“In the meantime, federal agents and officers will continue to enforce federal law and will not be deterred by the threat of arrest by California authorities who have abdicated their duty to protect their constituents.”
Democrats continue to support illegal aliens while viewing law enforcement as the true criminals deserving of arrest. They are sick.
“Stand down or face prosecution,” Blanche added in a post on X. “No one threatens our agents. No one will stop us from Making America Safe Again.”
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