ICE hit with bad news as top Democrat fights back - Brian Tyler Cohen

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Summary

In this interview, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro discusses the controversial ICE operations in Minnesota and his new book *Where We Keep the Light: Stories from a Life of Service."

Key Points on Minnesota ICE Operations:
- Shapiro's stance: He declares the Minnesota operation "compromised," "outside the bounds of the law," and violating constitutional rights, calling for its immediate termination
- On Kristi Noem: He believes DHS Secretary Noem should be fired by President Trump, and if not, Congress should pursue impeachment
- Constitutional concerns: Criticizes tactics like pulling people over based on accents and deploying masked officers in plain clothes, which undermines community trust
- Accountability: Rejects Noem's defense that she was following orders from Trump and Stephen Miller, arguing both have agency and responsibility for unconstitutional actions

On the Book:
- Freedom as a central theme: Shapiro discusses reclaiming "freedom" as a Democratic value, arguing Republicans restrict freedoms (reproductive rights, vaccine choice, book access, union membership)
- Campaign inspiration: The freedom message came from a conversation with his wife about Republican efforts to restrict access to mifepristone
- VP vetting process: Shapiro shares his emotional reaction to being vetted as a potential VP candidate for Kamala Harris, describing it as humbling and an honor, and explains his decision-making process

The interview connects current events around government overreach with Shapiro's broader political philosophy centered on protecting individual freedoms.