Los Angeles’ top elected officials are urging federal authorities to stop the practice of immigration officers identifying themselves as “police” in their search for people living in the country illegally. “In the often dangerous law enforcement arena,” agents identifying themselves as law enforcement could be a “life-or-death issue,” the statement added. However, Kice said, ICE-issued uniforms and jackets also display the word “ICE” to indicate the specific law enforcement agency. There is nothing illegal about ICE agents simply identifying themselves as police officers while standing outside someone’s front door. Jerry Brown on Measure S: It 'goes too far'How did officials so badly miscalculate the flooding that ravaged San Jose?

Source: Los Angeles Times February 24, 2017 02:05 UTC