The Justice Department warned California authorities against arresting federal agents

US Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a formal letter to the top California authorities Thursday, warning federal law enforcement officers who enforce immigration laws against any attempts to arrest or obstruct them.

This letter, addressed to Govt. Gavin Newsom; State Attorney General Rob Bonta; Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.; And San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins stressed that federal agents and officials were performing legal duties and that any interference by state or local authorities was “unlawful and futile.”

Pelosi, former House Speaker and Rep. The letter was sent after Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., issued it Wednesday.

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The DOJ warned former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., against prosecuting federal agents who enforce immigration laws. (via Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Getty Images)

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“Reports of planned mass immigration raids in the Bay Area are a horrific abuse of law enforcement power,” Pelosi and Mullin wrote in the statement. “While the President may enjoy absolute immunity courtesy of his rogue Supreme Court, the people who act under his orders do not. … The people here San Francisco I will stand with the patriotic immigrants who continue to revitalize America.”

Blanche shared her reaction in the X Post, writing, “We just sent them a letter: Stand down or face prosecution. No one is threatening our agents. No one is going to stop us from making America safe again.”

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The letter cites several federal laws that make it a crime to assault, obstruct, or conspire against federal officials, and the Supremacy Clause of the US Constitution states that state officials cannot prosecute federal agents for actions taken in the course of their duties.

Blanche directed California leaders to “preserve all written and electronic communications and records related to any attempts or efforts to obstruct or hinder federal law enforcement officials,” Department of Justice Will investigate and prosecute any officer who violates federal laws.

Edward R. in Los Angeles on August 14. Federal agents are roaming outside the Roybal Federal Building. (Getty Images via Carlin Stiehl/Los Angeles Times)

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“We urge you and other California officials to publicly abandon this apparent criminal conspiracy, stop endangering law enforcement, and prioritize the safety of your citizens,” Blanche wrote.

Pelosi’s office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.