Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons spoke on Fox & Friends, criticizing California Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent immigration bills. Lyons accused the governor of creating a ‘shield’ for criminal migrants through state-level legislation, which he argued undermines federal immigration enforcement efforts. The discussion came amid heightened tensions between ICE agents and anti-ICE protesters, who have clashed in several locations across the U.S.
The controversy arises as Newsom’s proposals aim to ease the burden on local law enforcement by limiting their involvement in immigration-related arrests. Critics, including Lyons, argue that such measures effectively allow criminal migrants to evade federal scrutiny. Meanwhile, the clashes in Illinois involving ICE agents and protesters have drawn public attention, sparking debates over immigration policy and enforcement priorities. These events highlight the ongoing political and legal tensions surrounding immigration reform in the United States.