Impunity For ICE Is a Threat to Everyone: Noah Feldman

If ICE agents can shoot civiliansat point-blank range and never be held accountable, then we aren’t living under the rule of law. We’re living in a police state.

The law on the books is extremely clear that Minnesota prosecutors and law enforcement have the authority to investigate and criminally charge Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents who have not acted in a way that is “necessary and proper” to carry out their official duties. That certainly includes unjustified shootings. Legal immunity from state prosecution for federal officials arises only if they are found to have been carrying out their duties ...