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Bulwark Takes

ICE’s Cruelty Hits a New Low

Apr 3, 2025
Adrian Carrasquillo, an immigration reporter and author of the Huddled Masses newsletter, joins to discuss the plight of Adriana Quiroz Zapata, an asylum seeker from Colombia. They delve into the shocking attempts by ICE to deport her to Mexico despite a court order. The conversation also highlights the heartbreaking realities of asylum struggles, systemic failures in immigration enforcement, and the emotional toll on families. Carrasquillo emphasizes the urgent need for internal accountability in immigration policies and the troubling consequences of current practices.
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  • Adriana Quiroz Zapata's case exemplifies the dangers faced by asylum seekers as legal protections are increasingly undermined by deportation efforts.
  • The story highlights the lack of accountability within ICE, worsened by the closure of the Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman.

Deep dives

Mass Deportation Challenges

The ongoing mass deportation efforts by the Trump administration are increasingly facing criticism, particularly regarding the inclusion of individuals who have established immigration court protections. Many of those targeted are not violent criminals but rather individuals who have been living productive lives in the U.S. One striking case is that of Adriana Quirozapata, a woman who was granted protection from deportation due to her history as a torture victim. This case highlights the troubling trend where existing legal protections are overlooked in the push for mass deportations.

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