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Figarosmom

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Thu Jan 8, 2026, 05:41 PM 19 hrs ago

Hawk's podcast

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Shame These Masked Thugs Into Oblivion

Masked ICE agents have become the face of brutality in immigrant communities across America. The suburban mom shot three times in the head by an ICE agent in Minneapolis represents a turning point in understanding what these masks really mean. This isn't about officer safety or operational security. The masks serve as the primary recruitment tool for an agency that has systematically lowered its standards to attract individuals seeking anonymity while committing violence. ICE eliminated all educational requirements, meaning no high school diploma, no college degree, no qualifications whatsoever are needed to join.

The agency targets white men who view the opportunity to brutalize immigrant communities, particularly women, as a feature rather than a bug of the job. Reports of sexual abuse and assault at ICE detention facilities continue mounting without corresponding prosecutions. The connection between ICE operations and Trump's fixation on violence traces directly back to January 6th, 2021, when he spent three hours watching his supporters attack law enforcement officers. That violence now plays out daily through ICE agents operating under the false belief that masks provide immunity from consequences.

The Minneapolis District Attorney has launched a murder investigation, and state charges cannot be pardoned by Trump. Supreme Court immunity applies only to the president, not ICE agents. Personnel files and payroll records will eventually reveal every name and address of these masked agents who believe they can escape accountability for their actions against immigrant communities and women.

#Minneapolis​ #ICE​ #Trump​ #January6th​ #Immigration​ #Accountability​ #LawEnforcement​ #Vio
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