1. United States
2. La.
3. Letter

I am writing to urge you to introduce legislation in Louisiana similar to Philadelphia's ICE OUT package, specifically provisions that would prevent federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection agents from concealing their identities with masks and unmarked vehicles while operating in our state. On January 27, 2026, Philadelphia City Councilmembers Kendra Brooks and Rue Landau unveiled comprehensive legislation addressing how federal immigration enforcement operates within city limits. This legislation was introduced following months of confrontations involving federal agents across the country, including the recent ICE-involved slayings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has vowed to prosecute any ICE agents who violate the Constitution in his jurisdiction, and prosecutors nationwide are rallying to ensure federal agents who commit crimes are held accountable. Louisiana residents deserve to know who is conducting law enforcement activities in our communities. When federal agents operate with hidden identities and unmarked vehicles, it creates an environment where accountability becomes impossible and impersonation becomes easy. This lack of transparency undermines public trust and puts everyone at risk, including the agents themselves. The Philadelphia legislation demonstrates that cities and states have authority to regulate how federal agents operate on local property and interact with local institutions. Their package includes preventing agents from hiding identities, prohibiting use of city property for staging raids, and barring access to public spaces like libraries and health centers without judicial warrants. I am asking you to introduce similar legislation in Louisiana that requires all federal immigration enforcement agents operating in our state to clearly identify themselves and use marked vehicles. This is not about immigration policy. This is about basic transparency, constitutional accountability, and ensuring that anyone conducting law enforcement activities in Louisiana can be identified and held responsible for their actions. Will you commit to introducing this legislation?