Philly DA Warns ICE Agents of Prosecution for City Crimes

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner warned federal immigration agents during a press conference at Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday that he would prosecute any who commit crimes within the city's jurisdiction, emphasizing that presidential pardons do not apply to state charges.

Krasner addressed the agents directly amid their deployment to assist Transportation Security Administration officers facing staffing shortages caused by a partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security. The shutdown, stemming from a congressional funding dispute, led to nearly 20 percent of TSA officers in Philadelphia calling out shifts, resulting in temporary checkpoint closures and longer security lines. President Donald Trump ordered ICE agents to at least 14 airports nationwide, including Philadelphia, to help manage crowds and support operations during the spring break travel period. Officials stated the agents were not conducting immigration enforcement or screening passengers but providing general assistance, with lines moving efficiently in many cases, including precheck processing in about four minutes.

"This is how it works," Krasner said. "You...