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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Bernadette B. Tixon

Democrat Gov Candidate Pledges Criminal Charges, Licence Revocation for ICE Agents Wearing Masks in California

Representative Eric Swalwell speaks at a political event. The Democratic gubernatorial candidate has pledged to prosecute masked ICE agents and revoke their driving licences if elected governor. (Credit: Screenshot from Instagram)

A California congressional candidate running for governor has vowed to criminally prosecute federal immigration officers and revoke their driving licences if they wear masks whilst conducting operations in the state.

Representative Eric Swalwell told MS NOW on Wednesday that if elected governor, he would ensure masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents 'take off their masks and show their faces' and face criminal charges, including kidnapping, false imprisonment, and assault. Legal experts have slammed his provocative stance as unconstitutional.

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