Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner Speaks Out Against Federal Overreach and ICE Tactics

Philadelphia, August 28, 2025 - Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner appeared today on “The MeidasTouch Podcast” to denounce President Trump’s recent threats to deploy National Guard and federal troops to U.S. cities, pledging to protect Philadelphia from what he characterized as an authoritarian power grab. Krasner argued that Philadelphia is experiencing historic lows in crime and called federal intervention unnecessary and dangerous. He emphasized the DA’s commitment to uphold constitutional rights and collaborate with local law enforcement rather than submit to military-style deployments within city limits.

In a separate statement released via an Instagram Reel, Krasner warned that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers operating in Pennsylvania could face prosecution if they violate state laws. He challenged ICE’s use of local resources and asserted that any unlawful arrests or detentions enacted without proper jurisdiction would be met with full legal accountability. The Reel underscored Krasner’s broader approach of holding all law enforcement agencies to the same standards of transparency and legality.