Origin Story ICE – How Trump built an American Gestapo
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Jul 23, 2025 Dive into the controversial world of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Explore its origins post-9/11 and how it has evolved into a powerful entity resembling a militia. Discover alarming insights into the recruitment of its agents and the dire conditions in detention centers. The discussion draws unsettling parallels to authoritarian regimes, critiquing ICE's operations under various administrations. Engage with the implications of its actions on democracy and civil rights, while also delving into public perceptions and artistic critiques.
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ICE's Authoritarian Anonymity
- ICE agents often operate anonymously with no visible identification or badges.
- This anonymity resembles authoritarian tactics more than standard democratic law enforcement.
ICE's Internal Complexity
- ICE comprises three parts, but public focus is on Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO).
- ERO handles apprehension, detention, and deportation of undocumented immigrants inside the U.S.
Obama's ICE Enforcement Priorities
- Under Obama, ICE prioritized national security threats and serious criminals for deportation.
- Undocumented immigrants without threats or crimes were not targeted aggressively during that time.
