Following concerns from its internal watchdog about widespread civil rights violations and potential racial profiling, the Justice Department has suspended the DEA’s airport passenger cash searches. The Office of the Inspector General found these searches, often conducted without warrants and based on factors like last-minute ticket purchases, created significant legal risks and wasted resources. The investigation highlighted problematic practices, including paying airline employees a percentage of seized cash, and the inability to determine racial bias due to incomplete data collection. This suspension will allow for an internal evaluation of the program’s legality and effectiveness.
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As I read about Michigan State Rep. Matt Maddock mistaking the Gonzaga basketball team for a busload of “illegals”, I couldn’t help but shake my head in disbelief at the sheer ignorance and racism displayed by some individuals in positions of power. It’s alarming to think that someone entrusted to make decisions on behalf of the public could jump to such baseless and offensive assumptions without even bothering to fact-check.
The fact that Maddock doubled down on his mistake by dismissing those who corrected him as “kommies” speaks volumes about the current state of political discourse and the lack of accountability among certain lawmakers.… Continue reading
As a resident of Texas, the recent Supreme Court decision allowing the enforcement of the controversial immigration law has left me with mixed feelings. On one hand, I understand the need for border security and the enforcement of immigration laws. On the other hand, the potential for increased racial profiling and unjust detentions is deeply concerning.
The thought of police officers arresting individuals based on mere suspicion of being in the country illegally raises questions about the violation of civil rights and the potential for abuse of power. How can law enforcement officers determine someone’s immigration status without resorting to racial profiling?… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker