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ICE Interference Prosecutions

The variation in how U.S. Attorney offices respond to alleged interference with ICE operations, with a shift toward aggressive federal prosecutions under the Trump administration.

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Jan 11, 2026
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What federal statutes specifically define obstruction or assault on a federal officer that prosecutors use in ICE-interference cases?

Federal prosecutors most commonly rely on 18 U.S.C. § 111 (assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers) and obstruction statutes in Title 18 — frequently cited is 18 U.S.C. § 1503 (obstruction...

Jan 16, 2026

How have U.S. Attorney offices differed in charging decisions for ICE interference across recent administrations?

U.S. Attorney offices have shown marked variation in how they respond to alleged interference with ICE operations, with a clear shift toward aggressive federal prosecutions and expansive legal theorie...