LAPD Chief Tells Newsom Where He Can Stick His New Anti-ICE Law

Citing basic tactical realities, he explained that directing his officers to cite or arrest armed federal agents over a misdemeanor statute — especially during volatile operations — would do nothing but ramp up tension and endanger both officers and the public:

LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell told Fox Los Angeles’ “Good Day LA” that his department will not enforce the directive from California Gov. Newsom.

From a tactical perspective, having officers cite federal authorities for what amounts to a misdemeanor could be unsafe, he said.