THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Best of the Daily Blast: Stephen Miller Rages at Low Arrests—and Wrecks a MAGA Scam
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Aug 12, 2025 In a compelling conversation, Todd Schulte, President of FWD.us, highlights the chaos ignited by Stephen Miller's demands on ICE for increased arrest quotas. He reveals how these targets compromise ICE morale, diverting agents from serious threats to pursue low-level offenders. The chat also confronts the dark trend of using vile memes against immigrants, exposing the MAGA mentality behind it. Schulte advocates for a more humane immigration approach and arms listeners with actionable insights to resist harmful policies affecting vulnerable communities.
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Miller's 3,000 Arrest Quota Demand
- Stephen Miller demanded ICE hit quotas of 3,000 arrests per day and steamrolled resistors.
- That top-down quota reveals the administration prioritizes deportation numbers over targeted enforcement.
Deportations Hurt Economy And Families
- Mass deportations and cuts to legal immigration will harm the economy and key industries like farming.
- Todd Schulte and Greg Sargent cite a report showing the average American family loses about $2,150 per year.
Veteran ICE Attorney Resigns In Protest
- Adam Boyd, a 33-year ICE attorney, resigned and criticized the agency's new priorities.
- His departure illustrates internal dissent and collapsing morale within ICE.