Oregon Governor Says She Fully Supporters Local District Attorneys Investigating ICE Agents

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00:00Oregon Governor says she fully supports local district attorneys investigating ICE agents.

00:06Oregon Governor Tina Kotek is under renewed scrutiny after stating that her administration will investigate,

00:12and if necessary, prosecute, federal immigration officers who violate state laws while conducting enforcement operations.

00:20In an Instagram video, Kotek accused the Department of Homeland Security and ICE of using violent and reckless tactics

00:27that she says endanger Oregonians.

00:30Kotek emphasized that Oregon values both public safety and its immigrant communities.

00:35We believe in being a welcoming place, where our immigrant and refugee community help our state thrive, she said.

00:41She argued that excessive force and fear-based tactics do not reflect what community protection should look like,

00:49adding that Oregon is monitoring federal immigration actions closely.

00:53If a federal officer breaks Oregon law, they will be held accountable, just like anyone else, Kotek warned,

00:59noting that she will not tolerate unconstitutional behavior in the state.

01:03This is not the first time Kotek has clashed with federal officers.

01:07In a 2024 interview with CBS News, she criticized federal involvement with Portland protests,

01:14arguing that demonstrations should be handled by local police.

01:16She said protesters have the right to assemble lawfully, and that criminal activity should be addressed through local channels.

01:24What remains unclear is how Oregon would pursue legal action against federal agents performing official duties.

01:31Legal experts note that federal officers typically have immunity while acting under federal authority,

01:36setting the stage for a potential courtroom battle if Oregon attempts prosecution.

01:40The issue comes at a time of heightened national debate over immigration.

01:46President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance have prioritized aggressive border enforcement in their second term,

01:52while several blue states, including Oregon, openly resist federal immigration policy.

01:58The White House has not commented on Kotek's remarks,

02:00but tensions between state officials and the federal government appear to be deepening,

02:05raising the possibility of future legal and political confrontations.

02:08President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance