Some More News Some More News: Where ICE Came From And Why It Needs To Be Abolished
Jun 19, 2025
Delve into the controversial tactics of ICE and their implications on civil rights in America, exploring warrantless home entries and flawed labeling systems. Discover the agency's unsettling origins post-9/11 and the rise of xenophobia. With humor, critique peculiar border security proposals while highlighting the troubling intersection of immigration enforcement and local law enforcement. The podcast makes a compelling case for abolishing ICE, urging grassroots activism to challenge oppressive systems and protect individual rights.
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ICE Masks Protect Agents
- ICE agents wearing masks is a new trend meant to protect their identities from public backlash.
- This change highlights increased hostility towards ICE personnel and the controversial nature of their work.
ICE's Gang Member Points System
- ICE uses a points system to label people as gang members based on vague criteria like photos or clothing.
- This system ignores due process and can target innocent people by association.
Worcester ICE Detainment Ruse
- ICE detained a mother and daughter in Worcester using a ruse involving a newborn baby.
- The mother was labeled a violent criminal for a minor fight involving a phone charger cable.