As ICE ramps up deportations, Texas prosecutors say they're losing key witnesses in criminal cases

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3. Ya. They wanted all brown people out

They claim "they're all criminals" if they don't have the birth certificate.
Now they're just waiting for poverty to be criminalized again so they can get their workforce from the poor houses for long term indentured servitude, like they did in England and the Americas from the mid 17th Century to early 19th century.
All the employer had to do was provide the indentured servant with enough food to be able to work, sufficient clothing (not necessarily shoes) for public modesty or to stay warm in winter while working, sufficient shelter to protect from the elements, and bedding. Not a bed, bedding.

Only difference, modern indentured servant isn't going to be granted 20 - 40 acres of wild land and the clothes on their back after his or her term is up.
Maybe they'll get a change of clothes, a gift certificate for a 1 week stay at Motel 6, and $100 after being let go. Just