SF Dem authoring legislation to ‘shut this ski mask s**t down’ after masked agents crash Newsom speech. It’s pretty clear what’s happening: a Democratic lawmaker in San Francisco is stepping up, taking a stand after a bunch of masked agents disrupted a speech by Governor Newsom. The proposed legislation is aimed at cracking down on the use of masks by law enforcement, a direct response to the incident and a broader concern about intimidation tactics.
This whole situation has really fired people up, and for good reason. Seeing these masked individuals, particularly those associated with agencies like ICE, acting in this way is seen by many as a naked attempt to intimidate and a blatant abuse of power.… Continue reading
Despite concerns about accountability and imposters, the head of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the agency would continue allowing officers to wear masks during arrest raids. The acting director cited safety concerns, despite acknowledging the potential for misuse and criticism from legal advocates. The practice has drawn criticism due to a lack of transparency, with critics highlighting the difficulty in identifying agents and holding them accountable. The practice has also raised concerns, as videos have emerged showing ICE agents detaining individuals while wearing masks and without immediately identifying themselves.
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Attorney General Pam Bondi stated she was unaware of reports of immigration officials concealing their faces during arrests, despite video evidence and widespread concerns about fear and panic. During a Capitol Hill hearing, Bondi suggested that agents may be doing this for self-protection, citing threats against them and their families. However, civil rights campaigners have criticized the raids for evoking authoritarianism and putting both the public and the officers at risk. Bondi later turned the tables, claiming that it was protestors who were concealing their identities.
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Masked men in Border Patrol vests taking a California father after repeatedly hitting him is a stark and unsettling situation, raising serious questions about authority, accountability, and the very fabric of our society. It’s impossible to ignore the chilling implications of such an event, especially when considering the details surrounding the incident.
The account begins with the chilling detail that the man who was targeted is the father of multiple active and retired US Marines. The fact that a man who has raised children who served the country, and made great sacrifices, was allegedly subjected to this type of treatment adds a particularly heartbreaking layer to the story.… Continue reading
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu drew a comparison between masked ICE agents and masked members of the neo-Nazi group NSC-131, prompting a rebuke from U.S. Attorney Leah Foley. Foley criticized Wu’s characterization of ICE operations as terrifying and spreading false narratives, while defending the agents’ use of masks due to safety concerns stemming from online threats. Wu countered by highlighting the transparency of Boston police operations, emphasizing the contrast with ICE’s tactics. This escalating dispute follows a large-scale ICE operation resulting in nearly 1,500 arrests.
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