By John Q. Hosedrinker 
The video in question, initially believed to depict the arrest of a 15-year-old charged with robbery, actually showed the arrest of 18-year-old Evelyn in Hoffman Estates, a suburb of Chicago, not the city itself. Evelyn, who is a U.S. citizen, was arrested on Friday, and sources indicate she and her friends were monitoring ICE presence in the area. Following the arrest, Evelyn and her friends were taken to the Hoffman Estates Police Department parking lot and released without charges, however, the arresting agency remains unidentified.
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DHS Downplays Horrific ICE Arrest by Straight Up Lying About It
The core of this issue is this: DHS and, by extension, ICE, are not being upfront about their actions. The situation in Hoffman Estates, where a US citizen was arrested without any stated crime, highlights this. The fact that the arrest, which involved potential overreach and ultimately led to the individual’s release without charges, occurred at all and the way that it was handled, is disturbing. The immediate implication is that the truth is being deliberately obscured.
ICE’s tactics appear to be escalating, and the narrative from DHS often seems to contradict reality. The claims of self-defense in cases of border patrol agents shooting at civilians don’t match up with the facts, and the assertions about arresting “criminal illegal aliens” crumble under scrutiny when the individual involved has no criminal record. This pattern of deception erodes public trust and raises serious questions about accountability. It’s like they’re not even trying to hide the manipulation anymore.
The consistent theme is the lies and the lack of transparency. This is not a new phenomenon, it has become a deeply entrenched practice, and it has become completely unacceptable. The administration is not just occasionally stretching the truth; they are fundamentally deceptive. It permeates almost every aspect of their communications, and this behavior is deeply concerning. The idea of this “thought-terminating cliche” that politicians lie is designed to keep us from understanding the gravity of the situation.
The response from officials, or lack thereof, only fuels the problem. The failure of elected officials to strongly condemn these actions and demand accountability is, in itself, a problem. It creates an environment where these kinds of overreaches can continue without consequences. This highlights the need for genuine oversight and the kind of investigations that may never come. If those in power choose to look the other way, the issue only gets worse.
It’s no longer enough to just release someone without charges; the harm inflicted is far too great. It’s about holding those responsible for these actions accountable and providing justice for the victims, not just by letting them go but prosecuting those that have committed the actions. The underlying issues run deep, and they go far beyond just one event, into the very structure of the institutions involved, and that needs to be brought to light.
The allegations of ICE using Palantir and targeting legal immigrants based on their ITIN filings are deeply disturbing. If true, it represents a massive abuse of power, using sophisticated technology to target and control vulnerable populations. The notion that this data is accessible because of specific teams within these agencies creates a chilling sense of a surveillance state.
The broader scope of the problem is also very concerning. The use of private prisons, the collaboration with companies like Palantir, and the potential for surveillance on social media all point towards a disturbing trend of increased government overreach and erosion of privacy. The information indicates that Thiel and his company have been instrumental in setting up ICE.
The examples provided paint a picture of an agency and an administration that has no respect for the law, no regard for human rights, and a willingness to do anything to advance their agenda. The fact that the arrest took place, the lack of transparency, and the repeated instances of DHS bending the truth all point to a deeper rot within the system. The goal appears to be to provoke a response, and, possibly, to implement the insurrection act.
The call for a congressional investigation and for those responsible to be brought to justice is critical. The fact that there is a seeming lack of response from Congress is what’s scary, and this is a clear example of the problem. The public must become aware of the scope of the problem, and all must understand that inaction is not an option.