Immigration Enforcement & Policy - The withdrawal of approximately 700 Marines deployed to Los Angeles is underway, following the departure of nearly 2,000 California National Guard troops and 150 Specialized Guard firefighters [1] - A second suspect is in custody after a robbery attempt where an off-duty border patrol officer was shot; the suspect reportedly entered the US illegally and had prior arrests [2] - Sanctuary city policies are blamed for allowing a suspect, arrested multiple times for serious crimes, to be released without ICE being contacted [5][6][7] - ICE presence was previously removed from Rikers Island under the Delasio administration, contributing to challenges in deporting individuals [8][9] - The city council sued and stopped Mayor Adams' executive order allowing ICE back into Riker's Island, and the matter is now in litigation [9] - The administration argues for ICE access to jail facilities to arrest individuals in the country illegally, citing public safety concerns [10][11][12][13] - The administration claims that the majority of individuals in ICE custody have criminal histories or are national security threats [15][16][17][18][19][20] - The administration states that violence against ICE officers has increased by 800%, attributing it to misinformation and negative rhetoric [20][21][22] ICE Operations & Public Perception - ICE agents wear masks for self-protection due to being doxed, but they are supposed to wear identifiers such as HSI or ICE patches [28][29] - Standard operating procedure requires ICE officers to identify themselves and the reason for detention [31][32] - The administration calls for an end to hateful rhetoric towards ICE, suggesting that criticisms should be directed towards Congress and immigration law [33][34][35]