Larry Krasner, Philadelphia’s district attorney, said he would "hunt" ICE agents as city councilmembers unveiled an "ICE OUT" package meant to limit federal immigration enforcement in Philadelphia. The proposed bills would restrict ICE access to city property, curtail data sharing, and require judicial warrants for entry to public facilities. State and federal officials — including Pennsylvania lawmakers and the White House — criticized Krasner’s language and warned against obstructing federal officers. The legislation is expected to be introduced to the full council this week.
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner Says He Will "Hunt" ICE Agents as City Unveils 'ICE OUT' Ordinances
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner.(Reuters)
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner — who has received support from organizations backed by George Soros — drew sharp criticism after saying he would "hunt" down federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents as city leaders introduced an "ICE OUT" legislative package aimed at limiting ICE activity within the city.
What Krasner Said
Speaking outside City Hall at an event tied to the proposed legislation, Krasner called ICE officers "a small bunch of wannabe Nazis" and added: "In a country of 350 million, we outnumber them. If we have to hunt you down the way they hunted down Nazis for decades, we will find your identities. We will find you. We will achieve justice." He framed his remarks as a defense of constitutional rights and a response to what he called federal overreach.
Proposed "ICE OUT" Measures
City Councilmembers Kendra Brooks and Rue Landau introduced a package of bills intended to restrict how ICE operates in Philadelphia. The measures, as described by city officials, would:
Philadelphia County Sheriff Rochelle Bilal, center, speaks as DA Larry Krasner, left, listens.
- Prohibit ICE from using city-owned property;
- Limit cooperation between city agencies and federal immigration authorities;
- Restrict data sharing with federal immigration officials;
- Bar ICE from accessing public facilities such as libraries, shelters, and health centers without a judicial warrant.
Responses And Legal Warnings
State lawmakers in Harrisburg warned Krasner and Philadelphia County Sheriff Rochelle Bilal that attempts to prosecute or otherwise obstruct federal officers could prompt legal consequences and intervention from state authorities. Republican State Sen. Jarrett Coleman called Krasner’s remarks "empty threats" and said local officials "cannot interfere" with federal immigration enforcement.
Sheriff Bilal, responding to a recent fatal shooting during a federal immigration operation in Minnesota, echoed Krasner’s combative tone, calling ICE officers "fake, wannabe law enforcement" and warning: "You don’t want this smoke, ’cause we will bring it to you." Krasner has also said that any ICE agent who comes to Philadelphia "to commit crimes" should "get the ‘eff’ out of here" and vowed to charge and prosecute agents who violate state law.
Federal Reaction
The White House criticized the rhetoric directed at ICE officers, with a spokeswoman telling Fox News Digital that officers are facing a reported "1,300% increase in assaults" and urging local officials to cooperate with federal agents rather than oppose them. Republican leaders in the state legislature also said they would consider political and legal responses if local officials attempted to obstruct federal enforcement.
Next Steps
The "ICE OUT" legislative package is expected to be formally introduced to the full Philadelphia City Council this week; it would require council approval and the mayor’s signature before becoming law. Krasner’s office did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Fox News Digital contributed reporting.
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