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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPart of statement from the woman in scrubs dragged from car by ICE agents:
During the encounter, the individuals who stopped me unlocked my car door without my consent, dragged me out of my vehicle aggressively, snatched my phone from my hand, and handcuffed me. They placed me inside their car, and while I was restrained, I watched them search through my personal belongingsincluding my pursewithout my consent. I know I have the right to not consent to a search, yet my rights were not respected.
Being surrounded by masked, unidentified men was terrifying. I have seen many incidents online of people impersonating law enforcement, and in that moment, I panicked. My body began shaking, and I went into severe anxiety and possibly a panic attack, genuinely afraid for my safety. This incident was especially distressing because it was the third time I had been stopped in the same area for what they called an immigration inspection. I explained this history to them and clearly repeated that I am a U.S. citizen. After they forcibly removed me, restrained me, and searched my belongings, they eventually verified that I am, in fact, a U.S. citizen, and only then did they hand my license back to me before releasing me.
Read more at: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/immigration/article313427795.html#storylink=cpy
MarineCombatEngineer
(18,096 posts)hopefully sooner rather than later.
tblue37
(68,444 posts)MarineCombatEngineer
(18,096 posts)there'll be plenty of those who will flip on their colleagues for a better plea deal once prosecutions begin.
Sogo
(7,214 posts)They must be ordered to preserve those records.
Chi67
(1,285 posts)And the only way is to prosecute every single ICE agent. Since they wear masks, its the only method for accountability. And every single one goes to prison for life.
bluestarone
(22,238 posts)Unbelievable whats happening to our Democracy. Hitler x's a trillion.
angrychair
(12,311 posts)But I also know that any Democrat in office or running for office that campaigns on abolishing ICE or holding them criminally accountable will be branded as "pro illegal immigration" by Republicans.
I've also come to realize that SCOTUS will never hold an Republican accountable. They will subvert any attempts to hold anyone accountable that is also part of the Republican cult.
Walleye
(44,942 posts)Scruffy1
(3,534 posts)I think the only way it will happen is when an ice agent attacks a local police officer trying to trying to stop an illegal action.
Walleye
(44,942 posts)fujiyamasan
(1,770 posts)Walleye
(44,942 posts)Talk about a lack of vetting
sop
(18,729 posts)calmly directing traffic and watching while these goons assaulted this young woman in broad daylight, for doing absolutely nothing, and failing to protect her. This is an absolute outrage!
Walleye
(44,942 posts)cpamomfromtexas
(1,491 posts)mahina
(20,655 posts)cpamomfromtexas
(1,491 posts)Baitball Blogger
(52,413 posts)Americanme
(502 posts)I'm sure there are plans for them that go beyond immigration. And I can't believe that masks are allowed. No badge numbers, no names, no faces. No accountability. Unamerican. If you're afraid to show your face, quit the job. If you're doing things that make you think people will hate you, quit the job. If you're afraid of people finding out who you are, quit the job.
bluestarone
(22,238 posts)With the aid of our supreme court six!! Their plan is working. I hope someone figures out the best way to stop them, before it's too late.
IronLionZion
(51,322 posts)who's going to hold them accountable? Defund ICE
Hugin
(37,861 posts)Johonny
(26,253 posts)purr-rat beauty
(1,272 posts)...deserve the right to be cautious, suspicious, alarmed, and defensive in these situations.
We all know there are "ICE" agents assaulting and kidnapping women, any incident could be deadly
sakabatou
(46,179 posts)RedWhiteBlueIsRacist
(2,071 posts)Joinfortmill
(21,240 posts)sop
(18,729 posts)Since there's no place in the entire state of Florida that's not within 100 miles of the coast (the border), these goons can legally stop anyone in this state, detain them, demand documents and proof of citizenship, and brutalize them in the process.