What A Day ICE Polices The American Dream
Dec 12, 2025
Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, a Senior Fellow at the American Immigration Council, delves into the chilling realities of immigration under the Trump Administration. He explains how recent policies not only threaten undocumented individuals but also create fear among legal immigrants and citizens. The conversation highlights the stark contrast between aggressive enforcement strategies and the public's opposition to them. Reichlin-Melnick also warns of plans for military tent camps and sheds light on the administration's empty promises regarding mass deportations.
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Judge Orders Release After Wrongful Deportation
- A federal judge ordered Kilmarn Abrega Garcia released after wrongful deportation to El Salvador.
- The judge found the government lacked statutory authority to remove him to a third country without a removal order.
Veteran Deported, Secretary's Awkward Exchange
- Rep. Seth Magaziner forced Homeland Security Secretary Christine Noem to confront a deported Purple Heart veteran.
- Noem denied veterans were deported, said she'd review the case, then left a canceled meeting early.
Punitive Immigration Approach Is Backfiring
- The Trump administration built an immigration superstructure centered on punishment and intimidation.
- That approach is unpopular, with 60% of respondents opposing Trump's handling of immigration according to AP polling.
