- A Democratic lawmaker from Washington state has proposed new legislation aimed at preventing recent hires by ICE from moving into state police roles.
- The bill, named the ICE Out Act of 2026, seeks to restrict state law enforcement agencies from employing individuals who have recently been sworn in as officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
- This legislative move comes in response to perceived issues with ICE, with the bill’s proponent criticizing the agency as an “occupying force” associated with former President Trump’s administration.
- The proposed legislation reflects ongoing concerns about the integration of federal immigration enforcement personnel into local and state policing roles.
- By introducing this bill, the lawmaker aims to address apprehensions about the potential influence of ICE practices on community policing and public safety at the state level.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/washington-dem-pushes-bill-bar-recent-ice-hires-future-police-jobs-slamming-trump-occupying-force)
