By John Q. Hosedrinker 
In Iowa, a Native American woman was mistakenly issued an ICE detainer in her jail file, despite proving her U.S. citizenship, which nearly resulted in a wrongful transfer. The incident, involving a 24-year-old from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, exposed the potential for errors within the 287(g) program, where local law enforcement assists ICE. While the Polk County Sheriff’s Office acknowledged the error, the Department of Homeland Security vehemently denies the detainer, creating conflicting accounts. Jacobo’s family is considering legal action, raising further questions about the program and potential racial profiling within the system.
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ICE is Now Under Scrutiny for Almost Deporting a Native American. It’s truly something else, isn’t it? The idea of ICE, an agency already under intense scrutiny for its actions, almost deporting a Native American individual… it just adds another layer of complexity and, frankly, outrage to an already fraught situation. It raises questions about the agency’s motives, its competence, and its adherence to basic human rights.
The fact that this incident is even happening, that ICE is involved, highlights a concerning trend. Are these agents really using the right criteria when they are detaining people? Is it simply based on whether someone “looks” white or not? This sort of racial profiling, if true, would be a blatant abuse of power and a violation of fundamental rights. It’s akin to the actions of historical figures, the modern-day “agents” seeming more like modern day versions of groups from the past. It’s hard to ignore the potential for these actions to be rooted in prejudice and bias.
Given the existing concerns about ICE’s conduct, it’s not a surprise to see this agency facing more scrutiny. The litany of allegations against the agency is staggering. We’re talking about disrupting court proceedings, arresting people in courthouses, kidnapping, targeting lawyers, and more. This isn’t just a series of isolated incidents; it’s a pattern of behavior that suggests a culture of impunity and a disregard for the law. It paints a picture of an agency that is out of control and operating with little regard for due process or human rights. They have been targeting Native Americans for nearly a year.
The fact that this agency is now under scrutiny is a moment in time that many are waiting for and wondering if it is truly happening. Where were the news stories before? ICE is acting as if it is state-sponsored terrorism. The views of those who voted a certain way show indifference.
It’s a stark reminder that the border crossed Native Americans, not the other way around. The fact that ICE is even considering the deportation of a Native American demonstrates a profound misunderstanding of history, sovereignty, and basic human decency. They are basically treating every brown person as if their presence is illegal.
There’s a sense that the rules are vague and subject to arbitrary change, leaving people vulnerable to being caught up in the system. This type of legal environment creates an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty. It is almost as if the agency is acting as a power-hungry group.
This whole situation shines a light on the values of the country. Many people across the world don’t sympathize with the choices America has made. It is really easy to fall into the rabbit hole of what is happening. The Supreme Court ruled they can use skin color as a reason to grab them.
It’s as if they are trying to send people to an El Salvadorian death camp, no matter where they’re from. How do we even describe what they do? Exile?
The comments that are coming out are those of what many are thinking. It is hard to find the right words. ICE is truly the worst of the worst of humanity.
Then there is the issue of sending someone to a place they have never been. People are being kidnapped and sent places with no connections. The issue of Liberia also.
This just goes to show you what has been happening in the past and is a trend that is continuing to happen in the future.