Rep LaMonica McIver questions ICE director, ‘Do you believe you’ll go to hell?’
Democratic Representative LaMonica McIver is under fire for her remarks directed at Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons during a controversial hearing on Tuesday. Currently facing charges for allegedly interfering with ICE agents, McIver asked Lyons, “How do you think Judgment Day will work for you, with so much blood shed?” This question followed Lyons’ comments […]
Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff quiet on deportation case of accused rapist by ICE
Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff, who has openly criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and is gearing up for reelection in November, is facing backlash from the Georgia Republican Party. They are calling him out for not publicly addressing the recent news that ICE had sought to detain illegal immigrants in Georgia, particularly those charged with […]
Swalwell criticizes ICE agents during intense hearing, claiming they are instilling fear on our streets
Democrats Criticize ICE in Oversight Hearing During an oversight hearing on Tuesday, Democratic lawmakers expressed strong disapproval of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), accusing the agency of systematic abuse and misconduct. They dismissed the claims made by ICE leadership as misleading or untrue. The hearing, part of the House Homeland Security Committee’s efforts, quickly escalated […]
Northern California teacher put on leave for supporting ICE in her community
A school in Northern California has put a student teacher on leave after she publicly praised ICE in a Facebook comment, following a backlash from local residents who threatened her safety. Sarai Jimenez, who is an intern in special education at Maquidy Elementary School in Watsonville, expressed her support for ICE operations in the area […]
Winter Olympian Rich Ruohonen speaks out against ICE activities in Minnesota.
Another U.S. Winter Olympian is voicing concerns about the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minnesota. Rich Ruohonen, an American curler, addressed recent incidents in Minneapolis, particularly the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Preti by federal officers. “What’s happening in Minnesota is wrong. There are no shades of gray,” Ruohonen […]
DHS reports that an ICE detainee injured his head during an escape and refutes allegations of being beaten.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently revealed an incident involving an undocumented immigrant who alleged that his daughter was beaten by immigration agents so severely that she couldn’t remember hitting her head against a concrete surface while trying to escape. Alberto Castaneda Mondragon, a 31-year-old from Mexico, was apprehended by U.S. Immigration and Customs […]
Rep Shri Thanedar labels ICE agents as ‘thugs’ during House committee hearing
Democratic Lawmaker Calls Federal Employees ‘Thugs’ During a recent House Homeland Security Committee hearing, Representative Shri Thanedar, a Democrat from Michigan, audibly criticized federal immigration officials, labeling U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents as “thugs.” His comments came while discussing oversight concerning the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Thanedar didn’t hold back. He expressed […]
Olympic skier who expressed ‘F**k ICE’ in the snow now claims he is facing ‘hate and negativity’
Olympic freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy has expressed his surprise at the backlash he received recently. Kenworthy, who won a silver medal for Team USA at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, shared a message last week encouraging his followers to contact their Senate representatives to voice complaints against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He provided […]
Sheriff’s office uses drug money for community ice cream truck program
Florida Sheriff’s Office Uses Seized Drug Money for Ice Cream Initiative A sheriff’s office in Florida is redefining “protect and serve” in a delightful way—one ice cream treat at a time. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has repurposed $90,000 taken from a convicted drug dealer to fund an ice cream truck that travels through local […]
Democrats divided on protecting unrelated issues in the funding battle over ICE
Democrats are currently split on whether to exempt agencies like the Coast Guard and the Secret Service from a potential government shutdown, as a stalemate continues over funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., referred to individuals involved in President Trump’s immigration policies as “lawless” and “reckless.” She emphasized the […]