Under previous presidents, federal agents communicated with local officials — even in sanctuary cities. The easiest way to eliminate risk would be to remove federal immigration agents from city streets. The next-best thing, as the Trump administration seems unlikely to cancel its mass deportation campaign, is to ensure more transparency and accountability. As a result, protesters often show up when federal immigration agents are working, recording video with their phones, unsure if documentation will be available any other way. Two immigration agents are shown approaching Good’s sport utility vehicle (SUV), which was parked in the middle of a street.

Source: Taipei Times January 11, 2026 16:31 UTC