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Posted on 1/15/26 at 10:44 pm to
Posted by the808bass
The Lou
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Posted on 1/15/26 at 10:44 pm to
How gay are you?
Posted by shoelessjoe
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Posted on 1/15/26 at 10:46 pm to
This is being used to slow the inevitable action, Illegals deported! Notice that none of this shite in Minnesota would have been happening if fraud wasn’t discovered. This is all being done to take the fraud out of the news.
Posted by Barstools
Atlanta
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Posted on 1/15/26 at 10:51 pm to
Does it bother you that I was right? The answer to OPs question is Yes. Sorry he didn't ask the question you think he did.
Posted by Dirt Booger
Comanche County
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Posted on 1/15/26 at 11:23 pm to
This is how I interpret the question.

If an ICE agent is trying to take someone into custody and the local LEO thinks ICE agent doesn’t have authority to take this person with force…. Can they arrest said ICE agent for battery / kidnapping type charge.

My very uneducated opinion is yes but it is not a lawful arrest. Best thing for the Fed to do is just comply and live to fight another day.

Now let’s look at the same scenario, but ICE agent is confronted by an activist and obviously uses excessive force ( even to the reasonable person). Could that LEO make an arrest for battery and it stick? At this point I’d say it would hold up enough to make it to local court.
Posted by DarkDrifter
Louisiana
Member since Aug 2011
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Posted on 1/15/26 at 11:34 pm to
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To arrest federal agents? When those said agents are enforcing the law?


Soooo the Federal Agent is doing his job and enforcing a law?? What exactly is he getting arrested for in this scenario??

Because short answer is , No.. as long as he’s acting within his/hers lawful authority there’s nothing any local Leo or fricktard DA can do.

They’d have to do something pretty fricking egregious and disgusting to be arrested and that arrest still ain’t coming from locals that would be FBI.

So again, No they’re not getting arrested for doing their lawful job.
Posted by Buryl
Member since Sep 2016
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Posted on 1/15/26 at 11:51 pm to
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Does it bother you that I was right? The answer to OPs question is Yes. Sorry he didn't ask the question you think he did.


Is it yes? Give me a real world example of a Federal agent being (lawfully) arrested by state/local law enforcement for enforcing federal law.
Posted by Barstools
Atlanta
Member since Jan 2016
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Posted on 1/16/26 at 1:57 am to
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Give me a real world example of a Federal agent being (lawfully) arrested by state/local law enforcement for enforcing federal law.


That wasn't the question. Try reading the words the OP typed. The question was could they be arrested while enforcing the law. Not could they be arrested for enforcing the law. I already gave an example on the first page. Just say you're retarded and devoid of any rational thought and move on.

This post was edited on 1/16/26 at 1:58 am
Posted by the808bass
The Lou
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Posted on 1/16/26 at 2:12 am to
Sup bitch assed bitch? Rent is due.
Posted by Dissident Aggressor
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Posted on 1/16/26 at 2:22 am to
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SlowFlo

i would highly recommend that you not accept legal advice from this doorknob…
Posted by Houag80
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Posted on 1/16/26 at 3:02 am to
The mind of a leftist is an amazing thing to behold.
Posted by trinidadtiger
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Posted on 1/16/26 at 4:34 am to
Bass,

A couple on this thread remind me of living in New Orleans and reading about some knucklehead who found themselves at 3am 3 blocks north of Bourbon, shouting its my constitutional right to be here, do you have a warrant to rob me. Followed by Medic, Medic, someone call a Medic.
Posted by RoscoeSanCarlos
Member since Oct 2017
2114 posts
Posted on 1/16/26 at 4:58 am to
Ok - you gotta tell us more. You’re bound to have great stories and insights. Are you secret service, CIA, CBP?

You gotta give us something.
Posted by CleverUserName
Member since Oct 2016
17136 posts
Posted on 1/16/26 at 5:47 am to
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For everyone sayjng no, if a Federal agent is driving drunk can local police arrest them? I feel like the obvious answer is yes. Are you asking a more direct question, like can they arrest a federal agent for federally lawful actions? Obviously, the charges would get tossed in that scenario.


Ok to start... can MN PD arrest a federal agent just doing his job? Technically they can. The hellfire of the fedgov would then come down on them via the DOJ and state or local PD would absolutely be demolished on the legal side. So they know they better not. They have federal legal authority for their work and that arrest would be illegal and open a huge can of worms the locals and state don't want any part of.

Can the state or local law enforcement arrest a federal agent for something outside of his duties? Absolutely. Driving drunk is NOT backed by federal law. So yes. They can be arrested for DUI and the state or locals have authority to do so.

So in summary, if an agent has his authority through federal statute and is enforcing federal law.. he has immunity from some random state law that may run against federal statute. Federal statute primes state and local. If there is no federal statute covering an action.. driving drunk as an example.. state law can be enforced.
This post was edited on 1/16/26 at 5:53 am
Posted by Bard
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Posted on 1/16/26 at 5:54 am to
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Is it legal for local law enforcement

To arrest federal agents? When those said agents are enforcing the law?


Let's get more specific: can ICE agents be arrested for enforcing immigration law?

No. The federal government has primacy in immigration and border issues.

This doesn't mean an overzealous cop or state/local administration won't try, but the attempt would ultimately fail in the courts (and it would be federal court).
Posted by Placekicker
Florida
Member since Jan 2016
13459 posts
Posted on 1/16/26 at 5:54 am to
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I guess my point is, how do these idiots get away with saying this, when doing so (the arrest) wouldn't hold up in court?


These same folks say a lot of things because of the way they FEEL about them, and because they FEEL that way, it makes it right.

It has nothing to do with the law, just the way they FEEL about it.

But, you can’t run a country on FEELINGS, although they’re trying darn hard.
Posted by Nosevens
Member since Apr 2019
18310 posts
Posted on 1/16/26 at 6:38 am to
Local cops cannot arrest feds for their participation but feds can arrest local cops for attempting such actions
Posted by Smokeyone
Maryville Tn
Member since Jul 2016
21128 posts
Posted on 1/16/26 at 6:53 am to
Nope. Would trigger the insurrection act.
Posted by udtiger
Over your left shoulder
Member since Nov 2006
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Posted on 1/16/26 at 7:01 am to
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To arrest federal agents? When those said agents are enforcing the law?


No.

quote:

I just saw the Tweet where the Philly DA is threatening exactly that.


He's a grandstanding blowhard with zero authority. Now, if an ICE agent beats his wife up within his jurisdiction, then he can be subject to arrest and prosecution.
Posted by BBONDS25
Member since Mar 2008
58671 posts
Posted on 1/16/26 at 7:11 am to
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Does it bother you that I was right? The answer to OPs question is Yes. Sorry he didn't ask the question you think he did.


You weren’t right. Where did you get your legal education?
Posted by Mid Iowa Tiger
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Posted on 1/16/26 at 7:22 am to
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They can arrest anyone but also face consequences of an illegal arrest, crimes they commit, and violation of civil rights


No. They can arrest anyone willing to allow themselves to be arrested. I’m pretty sure the federal agents aren’t going to play along. Then what?
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