Diabolical Lies ICE is a Public Jobs Program for Losers
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Jan 25, 2026 They unpack a filmed civilian killing and the disturbing specifics around it. They trace ICE's origins, rapid expansion, hiring practices, and accountability failures. They analyze how media and political rhetoric weaponize words like safety and order. They examine how race and identity shape public reaction and political posturing.
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Citizens Detained By Immigration Agents
- Katie cites the ProPublica finding that 170 Americans were detained illegally by immigration agents in nine months.
- She notes this includes children and cases where citizens were held for days despite showing ID.
Marimar Martinez Case Example
- Katie recounts CBP agents shooting Marimar Martinez and the agency's false labeling of her as a domestic terrorist.
- She notes prosecutors dropped charges after evidence showed the agent had rammed her vehicle and encouraged violence.
Two Competing Narratives
- Media narratives split: the right blames civilian disorder, liberals blame training and law-following.
- Herzog pushes back, arguing training alone doesn't explain rising police killings post-George Floyd.