IHIP News ICE's Secret Database of American Protesters Exposed After Officer Caught on Camera
Jan 27, 2026
They reveal an ICE admission of a database tracking Americans who protest. They discuss threats to recording rights and attacks on the rule of law. They explore propaganda, police violence, and efforts to intimidate election officials. They warn about federal overreach, consolidation of power, and tactics used to silence critics.
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Government Database Threatens Protest Rights
- Jennifer Welch and Angie Pumps Sullivan warn federal agents compiled a database of Americans who legally protest.
- They say this threatens constitutional rights and could be used unlawfully against protesters.
Journalists Face Criminalization Attempts
- Jennifer Welch describes DOJ attempts to criminalize journalists covering protests, citing Don Lemon's case.
- She argues courts protected First Amendment rights when a magistrate rejected misdemeanor charges.
Erosion Of Rule Of Law Harms Everyone
- Hosts say erosion of the rule of law affects the economy, legal fairness, and society.
- They warn consolidation of power undermines impartial courts and business confidence.