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Swalwell Vows to Hit ICE, Proposes New Tax

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California Congressman Eric Swalwell unveiled a tough stance on immigration, promising to penalize federal immigration officers if he becomes governor. He aims to bar them from state jobs and revoke their drivers licenses unless they reveal their identities while on duty. Swalwell, known for his anti-ICE record, is pushing to abolish the agency and cut its funding. Hes also proposing progressive solutions like a new corporate tax to fund healthcare for low-income individuals, including immigrants, and supports remote work for state employees. Despite criticism, Swalwell is confident and faces a competitive race with big names like Tom Steyer, Katie Porter, Steve Hilton, and Sheriff Chad Bianco.

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Swalwell Vows to Hit ICE, Proposes New Tax

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Canada News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Swalwell Vows to Hit ICE, Proposes New Tax. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

California Congressman Eric Swalwell laid out a bold plan at a Sacramento Town Hall, promising to hit federal immigration officers hard if he wins the governor's race. He wants to bar them from state jobs and yank their driver's licenses unless they unmask on duty, calling them out for acting invincible. Swalwell's doubling down on his anti-IC's record, pushing to abolish the agency and cut its funding after leading Trump's second impeachment. He's framing himself as battle-tested against federal overreach, especially after big sweeps in places like Los Angeles. Democrats have called him out for not going far enough before, but now he's firing back while pitching progressive fixes like a new corporate tax to. Plugged budget holes and fun health care for low-income folks, including immigrants. He also backs remote work for state employees. The race is wide open under California's top two primary system with no clear frontrunner. Swalwell's up against big names like billionaire Tom Steyer, Katie Porter, Republican Steve Hilton with Trump's nod, and Sheriff Chad Bianco, amid.

Gryves studies skipped votes and barely lives in state. Swalwell shrugged off the attacks, vowing not to get sidetracked as term-limited governor Gavin Newsom stays neutral, keeping this governor's showdown. Unpredictable, stay informed with Canada News today, AI-powered updates.

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