He can pretty much say what he wants, as Arizona’s 7th district, which includes Phoenix, is a super safe Dem stronghold, and it appears as if there isn’t even a Republican running this election cycle
(Washington Examiner) AÂ House Democrat on Thursday warned immigration agents who have carried out federal laws and directives from President Trump they will “not be safe” when his party is back in control.
“If you are a US government official and you are deporting Americans be warned. When the worm turns you will not be safe because you were just following orders. You do not have to take part in illegal acts ordered by this President’s administration,” Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., wrote on his personal Twitter account.
The initial message did not specify what kind of consequences U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel would face.
If you are a US government official and you are deporting Americans be warned. When the worm turns you will not be safe because you were just following orders. You do not have to take part in illegal acts ordered by this President's administration. https://t.co/BLq48HRkbH
— Ruben Gallego (@RubenGallego) August 30, 2018
The progressive lawmaker’s tweet was in response to MSNBC host Chris Hayes’ statement regarding a Washington Post report that the State Department had denied passports to American Latinos believed to have fake birth certificates. The State Department shot back and said these incidents have declined under Trump.
Gallego’s office issued a follow-up statement to the Washington Examiner that stated federal employees “who violate the law or the Constitution will not be immune to legal consequences.”
Funny how Gallego wasn’t worried before
Funny how you care now, but didn't when Obama did it. Or served in GWB's "illegal" war. Or were you just following orders? Priorities I guess. BTW stop threatening US Law enforcement, you are a member of congress not a Judge Jury or Executioner. Get over yourself!
— LadyGar (@1EvillQueen) August 30, 2018
He might want to think hard about threatening federal law enforcement and sitting federal judges.
