Apple News Today How ICE accountability has changed under Trump
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Jan 13, 2026 Julia Ainsley, a senior Homeland Security correspondent, discusses the challenges of holding ICE accountable in light of recent shootings and policy changes. Maureen Groppe, a Supreme Court correspondent, tackles significant cases concerning transgender athletes that could reshape sports fairness. Julie Weil from The Washington Post highlights the vanishing starter homes, revealing how skyrocketing prices and builder preferences are leaving first-time buyers in the lurch. Together, they unpack pressing issues that resonate through the heart of America.
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Insist On Independent Probes
- Demand transparent external investigations, not just federal internal reviews, when controversial force incidents occur.
- Involve state and local authorities to bolster legitimacy and public trust in probe outcomes.
Eroded Oversight At DHS
- DHS cutbacks and reorganizations have eroded internal accountability for ICE and Border Patrol agents.
- Staffing cuts left hundreds of complaints uninvestigated and weakened inspector general oversight.
Trojan Horse Day-Labor Raid
- Past incidents illustrate controversial ICE tactics, like hiding in a rental truck to detain day laborers in Los Angeles.
- Protesters cite these examples while calling for greater scrutiny after Renee Good's shooting.