The Opinions What the Democratic Party Still Doesn’t Get About Deportations
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Jul 26, 2025 
Michelle Goldberg, an Opinion columnist at The New York Times, and Jamelle Bouie, another insightful columnist from the same publication, discuss the chaos surrounding Trump’s immigration policies. They delve into the backlash against mass deportations and the rise of local resistance movements. The duo examines the harsh realities faced at the immigration courts and the ethical challenges of enforcement agents. Additionally, they explore how shifting public sentiments could reshape Democratic strategies to reclaim the narrative on immigration.
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ICE Court Snatchings Anecdote
- ICE agents in New York immigration courts wear masks and tactical gear to snatch people after hearings.
- Volunteers help by recording IDs and emergency contacts to support the detained individuals' families.
L.A. Rapid Response Networks
- In L.A., activists have created rapid response networks to patrol neighborhoods for ICE presence.
- Even local officials like the mayor rely on these networks for information, showing official communication gaps.
ICE Resembles Secret Police
- ICE’s behavior resembles unaccountable secret police kidnapping people, which horrifies observers.
- American exceptionalism dulls the outrage other countries would feel witnessing such enforcement.