Trump Justice Department Targets Local Officials Blocking Immigration Enforcement

- June 4, 2026
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acknowledged Wednesday that he threatened to “kick ass” during a heated confrontation last year, while firmly denying reports that he threatened to punch the now-acting Director of National Intelligence “in the face.”

The unusual exchange emerged during a Senate Finance Committee hearing, where Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) pressed Bessent about reports surrounding a confrontation between the two Trump administration officials during the summer of 2025.

According to Bessent, one key detail in the widely circulated account was inaccurate.

While he denied threatening.

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The Trump Justice Department has ordered federal prosecutors to investigate state and local officials accused of obstructing immigration enforcement efforts, escalating its crackdown on sanctuary policies nationwide.

In addition to potential prosecutions, the administration is preparing to challenge sanctuary laws in court, aiming to weaken local protections for illegal immigrants that conflict with President Trump’s immigration policies.

As Just the News reports:

The Department of Justice has reportedly ordered federal prosecutors to investigate any state or local officials who do follow President Donald Trump’s new immigration laws.

The directive was made in a memo obtained by The Associated Press and states prosecutors must “take all steps necessary to protect the public and secure the American border by removing illegal aliens from the country and prosecuting illegal aliens for crimes.”

Some state and local leaders opposed Trump’s plan before he took office to mass deport illegal migrants.

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston said last year that he would encourage mass protests if Trump conducted deportations.

Likewise, Governor Maura Healey announced that the Massachusetts State Police would not assist with these federal efforts, stating, “No, absolutely not.”

On Monday, senior officials overseeing the nation’s immigration courts were removed from their posts, a move that has shocked many within the department. The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), which manages the U.S. immigration court system, saw longstanding leaders ousted. These officials had served in the Justice Department for years, underscoring the new administration’s intent to reshape immigration oversight.

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7 Comments
    RRRoger

    They should be put in jail for “aiding & abetting known criminals”.
    Then maybe they should also be charged with Treason against the legal Citizens of the USA?

    Gloria Jimenez Ross

    I agree; It’s time that officials completely understand “IMMIGRATION LAWSS” when they take a position. It is NOT up to them to establish what FEDERAL laws will be enforced in their states an in their cities.
    All countries have Immigration Laws and the USA is no different but has been the most LAX in their enforcement due to the many bleeding hearts who do NOT understand that laws exist for a reason , and without immigration laws , we are NOT a Sovereign country, but a Banana Republic with no laws

    Dennis

    GREAT, I want to see all of those LIBATARD POLITICIANS get walked out by the US Marshalls IN HANDCUFFS. Make sure that we can see their faces.

    LMB

    THIS IS JUST A START!!! GOING TO LOVE TO SEE THESE BLEEDING HEARTS IN OUR NEW GOVERNMENT IN JAIL FOR OBSTRUCTION!!!!

    Pam Stratton

    Kick the illegal convicts and drug dealers out NOW!

    Of course CO CA AZ will fight this! Now take away any public funding from these states! I am sure they will cave in a few months without Fedfunds!

    RICHARD F RITRIEVI

    President Donald Trump is MY PRESIDENT, he is doing a great job in undoing the work of the leftist potus China Joe Biden. We now have a great POTUS in President Trump. A 3rd term should be mandated.

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