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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPart of statement from the woman in scrubs dragged from car by ICE agents:
During the encounter, the individuals who stopped me unlocked my car door without my consent, dragged me out of my vehicle aggressively, snatched my phone from my hand, and handcuffed me. They placed me inside their car, and while I was restrained, I watched them search through my personal belongingsincluding my pursewithout my consent. I know I have the right to not consent to a search, yet my rights were not respected.
Being surrounded by masked, unidentified men was terrifying. I have seen many incidents online of people impersonating law enforcement, and in that moment, I panicked. My body began shaking, and I went into severe anxiety and possibly a panic attack, genuinely afraid for my safety. This incident was especially distressing because it was the third time I had been stopped in the same area for what they called an immigration inspection. I explained this history to them and clearly repeated that I am a U.S. citizen. After they forcibly removed me, restrained me, and searched my belongings, they eventually verified that I am, in fact, a U.S. citizen, and only then did they hand my license back to me before releasing me.
Read more at: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/immigration/article313427795.html#storylink=cpy
MarineCombatEngineer
(17,416 posts)hopefully sooner rather than later.
tblue37
(67,906 posts)MarineCombatEngineer
(17,416 posts)there'll be plenty of those who will flip on their colleagues for a better plea deal once prosecutions begin.
Sogo
(6,906 posts)They must be ordered to preserve those records.
Chi67
(1,270 posts)And the only way is to prosecute every single ICE agent. Since they wear masks, its the only method for accountability. And every single one goes to prison for life.
bluestarone
(20,979 posts)Unbelievable whats happening to our Democracy. Hitler x's a trillion.
angrychair
(11,611 posts)But I also know that any Democrat in office or running for office that campaigns on abolishing ICE or holding them criminally accountable will be branded as "pro illegal immigration" by Republicans.
I've also come to realize that SCOTUS will never hold an Republican accountable. They will subvert any attempts to hold anyone accountable that is also part of the Republican cult.
Walleye
(43,567 posts)Scruffy1
(3,487 posts)I think the only way it will happen is when an ice agent attacks a local police officer trying to trying to stop an illegal action.
Walleye
(43,567 posts)fujiyamasan
(1,060 posts)Walleye
(43,567 posts)Talk about a lack of vetting
cpamomfromtexas
(1,464 posts)mahina
(20,256 posts)cpamomfromtexas
(1,464 posts)Baitball Blogger
(51,584 posts)Americanme
(340 posts)I'm sure there are plans for them that go beyond immigration. And I can't believe that masks are allowed. No badge numbers, no names, no faces. No accountability. Unamerican. If you're afraid to show your face, quit the job. If you're doing things that make you think people will hate you, quit the job. If you're afraid of people finding out who you are, quit the job.
bluestarone
(20,979 posts)With the aid of our supreme court six!! Their plan is working. I hope someone figures out the best way to stop them, before it's too late.
IronLionZion
(50,615 posts)who's going to hold them accountable? Defund ICE
Hugin
(37,242 posts)Johonny
(25,173 posts)purr-rat beauty
(903 posts)...deserve the right to be cautious, suspicious, alarmed, and defensive in these situations.
We all know there are "ICE" agents assaulting and kidnapping women, any incident could be deadly