Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Swalwell Pledges to Revoke ICE Agents' Licenses
Eric Swalwell, who is running for governor in California, said that if he wins, he will take away the driver's licenses of ICE agents who enforce immigration laws in the state.
He also said he would ask local police to prosecute these agents for things like battery, false imprisonment, and even murder.
This is because he believes ICE agents have too much power and are not being held accountable.
Some people think ICE agents should not wear masks because it makes it hard to know who they are and what they are doing.
There are even laws being discussed in Congress to make ICE agents show their identification and not wear masks.
The election for governor in California is coming up in 2026.
Eric Swalwell, a Democratic candidate for California governor, pledged to revoke the driver's licenses of ICE agents enforcing immigration policies in the state.
Swalwell also proposed directing local law enforcement to prosecute ICE agents for alleged offenses such as battery, false imprisonment, and murder.
The comments were made at a campaign forum following the fatal shooting of a woman by an immigration agent in Minnesota.
Critics argue that ICE agents wearing masks undermines accountability and transparency in enforcement actions.
Legislative proposals like the VISIBLE Act aim to require federal immigration agents to display visible identification and ban masks in routine operations.
- Who
- Eric Swalwell, California Democratic lawmaker and gubernatorial candidate
- What
- Pledged to revoke driver's licenses of ICE agents and prosecute them for alleged offenses
- When
- During a campaign forum, with the election scheduled for November 3, 2026
- Where
- California, USA
- Why
- To protect California residents from what he views as unchecked federal power
- Candidate
- Eric Swalwell
- Position
- California Gubernatorial Candidate
- Proposal
- Revoking driver's licenses of ICE agents
- Reason
- Enforcing immigration policies in California
- Additional Action
- Direct local law enforcement to prosecute ICE agents
- Election Date
- November 3, 2026
- Primary Date
- June 2, 2026