I went on CNN to tell the truth about ICE: They’re acting like a terrorist force, with masked men jumping out of unmarked cars to kidnap, detain, and disappear people without explanation.
It’s unconstitutional, illegal, and they’re terrorizing innocent people.
What I said is the truth, and it clearly struck a nerve. Because now the White House is calling me “deranged” for standing up for immigrants:
Let me be clear: I will not be intimidated, and I am never going to stop fighting for the rights and dignity of every person, everywhere, regardless of their immigration status.
The White House can come after me all they want, but if they don’t want ICE to be compared to a terrorist force, they should stop acting like one. Period.
I don’t normally agree with her. But she’s right about this one, and it’s only going to get worse when the BBB takes effect and the ICE budget is 10x. These are lawless, warrantless arrests of random people, many of whom “disappear”. Can’t believe it’s happening in this country.
It’s outrageous! People who feel they need to wear a mask to do their “job” should take a good hard look at themselves.
With the coming hiring boom, we should expect lower hiring standards and screening. There are lots of Proud Boys and the like itching to become ICE contractors.
The current annual budget for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is approximately $170 billion, according to Al Jazeera. This includes $45 billion for detention facilities and $29.9 billion for enforcement and deportation operations. The total budget represents a significant increase from previous years, with some estimates suggesting a 265% increase in detention spending compared to fiscal year 2024.
At the same time, we read that the “estimated price tag of the legislation is around $150 billion between now and 2029—an annual average of $37.5 billion”.