May 14, 2026 | Rapid Response | Sonali Patel
Border Security / Immigration

JUST NOW: Democrat Rep. Asks Why ICE Can't "Pick Up" Illegals From Jails

Rapid Response

Moments ago during a hearing on sanctuary cities, Maryland Democrat Rep. Jamie Raskin said he did not understand why ICE could not just "pick up" criminal illegals from jails before they are released.




ICE cannot "pick up" criminal illegals from jails because Democrat Governors are refusing cooperation: 


  • California Governor Gavin Newsom says he will not allow ICE in his jails.
  • Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont restricts cooperation with ICE.
  • Illinois Governor JB Pritzker bans cooperation with ICE and creates a commission to gather "evidence" about agents.
  • Maine Governor Janet Mills restricts cooperation with ICE.
  • Maryland Governor Wes Moore bans cooperation with ICE.
  • Minnesota Governor Tim Walz refuses cooperation with ICE.
  • Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says he will invoke the 10th amendment to stop ICE.

Democrats' refusal to cooperate with ICE has even radical Democrats like Jamie Raskin stunned and confused.