I Could Be Wrong.

  It is really a simple concept: the people who enforce the law must follow the law. I believe that most Americans feel that way. The principle is not controversial. It is not partisan. It is the very foundation of public trust. When an officer pulls someone over, knocks on a door, or makes an arrest, the legitimacy of that action depends on the belief that the officer is acting within the law and not above it. In recent years, a troubling pattern has emerged involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Across the country, journalists, civil rights groups, and even federal judges have documented cases in which ICE agents have violated constitutional rights, ignored established procedures, or used force in ways that raise serious legal questions. These incidents are not just isolated to Minnesota. They are happening all over the country, and the pattern demands investigation. I don’t argue against immigration enforcement. Most favor immigration enforcement. The basic issue is acco...