Sensemaker America’s war on immigration
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Jan 16, 2026 Kathleen Bush Joseph, a lawyer and policy analyst at the Migration Policy Institute, sheds light on the growing power of ICE during Trump's administration. She discusses the broadening of ICE's targets, moving beyond just criminals to include everyday locations like workplaces and courts. The conversation highlights the surge in arrests, soaring deportation numbers, and the alarming rise in ICE funding. Joseph also addresses the challenges of accountability for affected families and the ongoing public backlash against aggressive immigration enforcement.
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Citizen Killed During ICE Operation
- Renee Good, a 37-year US citizen, was shot and killed by an ICE agent while observing an ICE arrest operation.
- Videos show ICE officers near her car and one officer firing three shots as she appeared to turn the wheel to drive away.
Guardrails Removed In Arrest Priorities
- ICE shifted from prioritising immigrants with criminal convictions to targeting anyone without legal status.
- Arrests now occur at workplaces, immigration check-ins, and while parents pick up children from school.
More Aggressive, Paramilitary Tactics
- ICE agents increasingly use paramilitary tactics, conceal identities, and engage in racial profiling.
- Daily arrests have roughly quadrupled since the Biden administration left office, from ~300 to ~1,200 per day.
