Police leaders can’t ignore abusive immigration enforcement any longer

By: Karl Bickel

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: February 15, 2026

Words: 803

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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The violent arrests and fear tactics surrounding federal immigration enforcement are hiding in plain sight. Families watch masked federal agents swarm neighborhoods, use excessive force, and detain people without clear legal authority. And now this month, with the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, the line between law enforcement and lawlessness is blurring even further.

Where are America’s police leaders?

National policing organizations, from the International Association of Chiefs of Police …

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