Following ICE in Your Car Can Lead to Federal Charges, Reuters Finds
Reuters reports that following federal immigration officers in a car led Becky Ringstrom to be arrested under a federal law criminalizing impeding law enforcement, a case that underscores a broader surge in prosecutions—at least 655 people nationwide since last summer—for interfering with federal officers. The piece notes ICE’s internal database tracking protesters, occasional footage of officers drawing weapons, and a tension between First Amendment rights and enforcement. While some legal experts question whether mere following qualifies as obstruction, DHS and ICE defend the actions as protecting officers and the public, with new guidance advising less engagement with protesters.