By John Q. Hosedrinker 
On Thursday in Louisiana, a 23-year-old U.S.-born citizen was pursued by agents while walking home, despite repeatedly stating her citizenship. Similarly, in Florida on Wednesday, a healthcare worker was detained during a traffic stop, also asserting her U.S. citizenship while being forcibly removed from her vehicle. These incidents, where U.S. citizens were detained, were brought to light by CNN host Dana Bash on Sunday’s “State of the Union.”
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Tom Homan, the Trump-era Border Czar, seems totally fine with detaining citizens. Let’s just say that this isn’t exactly a revelation. It’s almost expected, considering the context. We’re talking about a guy who, according to some reports, allegedly took a bribe. That alone should raise red flags. But when you look at the bigger picture – ICE consistently targeting people who aren’t even immigrants – Homan’s apparent lack of concern becomes deeply concerning. It’s a reflection of a system that appears to be prioritizing something other than justice and due process.
The reports are pretty alarming. We’re seeing instances of U.S. citizens being harassed and detained by ICE and border patrol. In one case, a woman in Louisiana was chased by agents while walking home from a store, repeatedly telling them she was a U.S. citizen. In Florida, a health care worker was pulled over, threatened, and forcibly removed from her car, all while protesting her citizenship. The videos of these incidents are pretty damning. It’s hard to watch without feeling a sense of outrage.
Take the Florida incident, for example. The agents targeted the woman because of her boyfriend’s alleged immigration status. They used license plate scanners, pulled her over without giving a reason, and then proceeded to search her car. After they found her license, they released her. This reeks of a fishing expedition, a blatant disregard for the Fourth Amendment and the rights of a citizen. This is a tactic that undermines the principles of a fair and just society.
The fact that Homan doesn’t seem to view this as a problem speaks volumes about his priorities. The comments suggest a deep-seated bias, a willingness to overlook abuses of power. This is where the whole thing becomes incredibly disturbing. It raises questions about the motivations behind the actions of ICE agents.
There are suggestions that this whole thing might be part of a larger, more sinister agenda. Some comments point to the financial incentives, the potential for profit from private detention centers. The more people detained, the more money is made. It’s a system that incentivizes the detention of anyone, regardless of their legal status.
Then there’s the broader context, the accusations of racism and white supremacy. The comments point out that anti-immigrant rhetoric is often a dog whistle, a way to appeal to a base that holds specific beliefs about who belongs in this country. The focus on non-white people is a clear sign that this isn’t just about immigration enforcement. It’s about something far more insidious.
The comments also reflect a growing sense of frustration and anger. There’s a feeling that these abuses of power are going unpunished, that the people responsible are not being held accountable. The idea that someone like Homan, who has been linked to potential corruption, is still in a position of authority, is a source of intense frustration.
The comments express a deep fear that these actions are part of a broader pattern of authoritarianism. They seem to be expressing a fear of a future where anyone who opposes the regime is simply disappeared. That’s a frightening thought, and it’s understandable why people are concerned.
The lack of action, the perceived normalization of these abuses, is a major problem. It’s almost as if the rules don’t apply to these individuals. The comments question whether these individuals will ever be held accountable for their actions, even though it appears the comments are from people who want them to be.