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April 8, 2026
Rep. Eric Swalwell pledges to challenge ICE as California governor candidate
- Rep. Eric Swalwell vows to make ICE officers ineligible for state jobs and revoke their driver's licenses if they refuse to unmask, though he did not specify how he would implement these policies.
- He is among a crowded field for California governor, with the primary election approaching on June 2, 2022, and has emerged as a target for criticism from fellow Democrats.
- Swalwell aims to address budget gaps with a corporate tax and supports health care for low-income residents, while also emphasizing his experience as a 'battle-tested' fighter against Trump.
2 Sources
- Rep. Eric Swalwell vows to constrain ICE if elected California governorApr 8, 2026 at 4:52 AM · AP
- Rep. Eric Swalwell vows to push back on ICE in bid for California governorApr 8, 2026 at 5:13 AM · ABC News