military service accountability

Steyer Proposes Jailing ICE Leaders, Calls Agency Violent Extremist Group

Tom Steyer has recently put forth a bold and attention-grabbing plan that involves holding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents accountable, even suggesting the prosecution and jailing of agency leadership. He’s gone as far as to label the entire agency a “violent extremist group.” This plan draws a parallel to historical efforts against organized crime, aiming to apply the concept of “supervisory liability” to the leadership of ICE. Essentially, it’s about ensuring that those directing potentially unlawful actions face consequences, not just the individuals carrying them out.

The core of Steyer’s proposal focuses on empowering the attorney general to prosecute ICE leadership, holding them responsible for the actions of their subordinates.… Continue reading

Bannon Advocates for Netanyahu’s Son on Iran War Front Lines

Former White House adviser Steve Bannon advocated for the deportation of Yair Netanyahu, son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with the suggestion that he be sent to fight in Iran. This call comes amid discussions about the potential occupation of Iran’s Kharg Island, a vital oil export hub, to disrupt Iranian maritime blockades. Coinciding with these statements, a satirical website emerged urging Barron Trump to enlist, highlighting a broader, albeit largely symbolic, discourse surrounding the children of powerful figures and potential military service. The U.S. Selective Service registration is mandatory for men aged 18-25, though a draft would require significant political approval, the last having occurred in 1973.

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