

Tip of the ICE work: the immigration raids that weren’t
Jul 15, 2019
John Priddo, the U.S. editor for The Economist, discusses the promise of immigration raids under Trump and their psychological toll on communities. Adrian Blomfield, reporting from Kenya, highlights the pitfalls of China's infrastructure investments in Africa, revealing costly failures and public discontent. Mariana Palau shares insights into the transformation of Colombia's ancient ayahuasca ceremonies, examining the clash between growing tourism and cultural preservation, shedding light on the commercialization challenges faced by indigenous communities.
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Raids That Weren't
- President Trump announced ICE raids targeting 2,000 migrants.
- The raids didn't materialize as promised, causing confusion.
Logistical Challenges
- Locating and deporting 2,000 specific individuals among millions is difficult.
- Pre-announcing raids allows undocumented immigrants to avoid detection.
Trump's Motives
- Trump's aims include signaling toughness to his base, deterring potential migrants, and pressuring Democrats to rewrite asylum laws.
- These tactics may not achieve desired results due to political and practical limitations.