“Anyone who places a bounty – figurative or real – on the head of a federal officer, whether directed by gang leaders or by California state or local officials, will be held accountable. The Department of Justice will not tolerate threats, intimidation, or interference with federal officers. Anyone who assaults, obstructs, or directs others to impede a federal officer carrying out the laws of the United States is committing a serious federal crime and will be investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Federal law enforcement risk their lives every day to protect the American people and uphold statutes passed by Congress. The Department of Justice stands fully behind our officers and will use every lawful tool to protect their safety and ensure they can carry out their duties.”
“To California’s elected leaders: do not weaponize your police forces for politics. Ordering or directing state or local officers to act against federal agents risks violating federal law and endangering public safety. Focus your resources where they belong – on the violent crime, fentanyl, and gang activity plaguing California’s streets. Let there be no mistake: federal law will be enforced, federal authority will be upheld. This Department of Justice is committed to Making America Safe Again,” tweeted the Regime’s DOJ leaders crying about “figurative” bounties on ICE agents.