ICE And Border Patrol Join D.C. Police: 480 Arrests In 2 Weeks As Feds Test Sanctuary‑City Crackdown

Federal authorities have integrated ICE, HSI, and deputized Border Patrol into Washington, D.C.’s crime “emergency,” conducting joint patrols, checkpoints, and information-sharing with MPD. ICE reports about 480 arrests in the first two weeks, while immigrant communities report fear, business slowdowns, and reduced public engagement. Legal pushback and protests are mounting as the administration signals this D.C. model could expand to other sanctuary cities.