To address increasing bedspace needs and expedite detention and removal, ICE is developing a plan that includes acquiring and renovating eight large-scale detention centers and sixteen processing sites, alongside ten existing facilities. These “mega-centers” are designed to hold 7,000 to 10,000 detainees for an average of less than 60 days, facilitating international removals. This initiative contrasts with current facilities, such as Camp East Montana, which has already faced numerous federal code violations for failing to provide basic necessities and health screenings.
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Following the shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s, called for the defunding and disbanding of ICE, citing the events as evidence of systematic cruelty. In a social media post, Cohen stated that he had been intending to create an ice cream in memorial of Good, but changed his mind following Pretti’s death. Cohen highlighted the relatively recent founding of ICE, advocating for a return to the pre-2001 system, sparking mixed reactions on social media. This response has come amid broader public outcry and political battles surrounding ICE’s authority, including debates over government funding and potential impeachment efforts.
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Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) stated on “Meet the Press” that Democrats will not provide further funding to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or Border Patrol due to the agencies’ actions, particularly the ongoing raids. He emphasized that a government shutdown would be the responsibility of Republicans if they insist on linking such funding with other government operations. Schiff expressed hope that some Republican senators would oppose the continued funding of these agencies due to public backlash. He also suggested that the large amount of money already allocated to the Department of Homeland Security has resulted in significant waste, fraud, and abuse.
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Shutdown risk grows as Democrats revolt after Minneapolis shooting. It’s really hard to ignore the boiling point this country seems to be reaching, isn’t it? The core issue here is outrage, pure and simple, and it’s understandable. The recent events in Minneapolis, and the way they’re being perceived, are fueling a firestorm of anger, especially among Democrats. The language being used, the intensity of the feelings – it all points to a deep distrust of the current system and a profound sense of injustice.
The core of the issue boils down to funding. Many people feel that the government, and specifically entities like ICE, are acting in ways that are fundamentally wrong, even criminal.… Continue reading
Following a shooting incident in Minneapolis involving ICE officers, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez urged Senate Democrats to block the funding of the agency. The call to action came after an officer shot and killed a man, following a similar incident involving another shooting weeks prior. Ocasio-Cortez cited these events as examples of tyranny and called for Senators to vote against ICE funding, given that DHS legislation requires 60 votes to pass. Minneapolis officials, including the Police Chief, have since called for calm and integrity among law enforcement.
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Following the death of Renee Good at the hands of a federal immigration officer, progressive lawmakers are urging Democrats to leverage the upcoming government funding deadline to reduce funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including ICE. Despite the public outrage and calls for action, Democratic leaders such as Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries have shown little interest in using the appropriations process to rein in these agencies. While they have criticized the killing and the agency’s actions, they have not committed to slashing the homeland security budget. This inaction has drawn criticism from within the party, with some calling for a more aggressive stance to oppose what they see as illegal and immoral actions by the opposition.
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Ben & Jerry’s Founder Calls for ICE to Be Defunded, Disbanded
Following the shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s, called for the defunding and disbanding of ICE, citing the events as evidence of systematic cruelty. In a social media post, Cohen stated that he had been intending to create an ice cream in memorial of Good, but changed his mind following Pretti’s death. Cohen highlighted the relatively recent founding of ICE, advocating for a return to the pre-2001 system, sparking mixed reactions on social media. This response has come amid broader public outcry and political battles surrounding ICE’s authority, including debates over government funding and potential impeachment efforts.
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