Hi John,
Regardless of your stance on immigration, the growing power of ICE should
concern us all.
ICE is now the largest federal law enforcement agency in the country…and
one with few checks on its power.
The increased funding and emboldened behavior of ICE isn't just a policy
shift – it's a warning sign of authoritarianism. [ [link removed] ]Let's break down
what's happening 👇
[ [link removed] ]Get the Facts About ICE
[ [link removed] ]What Rules Apply to ICE?
ICE is required to follow the US Constitution and federal law, but it has
fewer guardrails than other law enforcement agencies.
* No laws explicitly ban ICE agents from wearing masks to hide their
identity.
* No laws require ICE agents to wear body cameras or provide badge
number or identification.
* ICE agents may legally arrest people without a warrant if they
"reasonably believe" the person is likely to escape.
[ [link removed] ]Is ICE following the law?
Even before the current administration, ICE has had a long history of
allegations of abuse, and that conduct is only increasing. They've sent
hundreds of men to El Salvador, in defiance of a federal district court
order. Immigrants who are legally in the United States are being arrested
and even US citizens are being detained.
[ [link removed] ]Why does it matter?
A law enforcement agency that feels free to ignore basic rights is a
threat to everyone, not just immigrants. The creation of a security force
with limited accountability, that answers only to those in power, is often
a step that authoritarians take to suppress dissent and entrench
themselves in power.
Too few people understand the potential dangers of a growing ICE agency,
so please forward this email to your friends and family.
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