General Discussion

There are already photos. To some extent the spectacle is the point. Intimidation.

Lawyers and press have no power in the authoritarian system. Ice is happy to ignore them

And as far as I can tell ice is primarily the people who couldn't cut it in real law enforcement, so it's unlikely they shy away from the chance to exercise power over them

They are trying to not talk to much right now. We are still working out if there is any power in the courts that can actually harm the administration. Until that question is resolved, they are staying mildly careful about what they say publicly. But they are clearly doing what they want, regardless of law, ethics, or publicity.