John Oliver Tells Viewers To Record ICE Arrests, Ask ‘Am I Free To Leave?’

A segment on HBO’s Last Week Tonight featured John Oliver urging viewers to record ICE encounters and assert their rights by asking “Am I free to leave?” and requesting a lawyer. The guidance drew multi-outlet coverage and criticism, with debate over whether such advice could complicate enforcement operations. We’re monitoring for any DHS/ICE response or related incidents at enforcement scenes.