The Big Story Immigration or domination: Is ICE Trump's personal police force?
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Jan 22, 2026 Jeanne Meserve, an award-winning journalist and international security analyst, dives into the escalating immigration tensions under Trump's administration. She discusses the profound impact of the Renee Good shooting and how it has sparked protests against ICE. Meserve highlights shifting public sentiment, with many supporters feeling enforcement has gone too far. She also analyzes the politicization of the Justice Department and the potential consequences of deploying federal forces. Throughout the conversation, she urges for a more humane approach to immigration enforcement.
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Enforcement Successes Come With Costs
- Trump has delivered on reduced southern border crossings while dramatically increasing enforcement intensity across the U.S..
- That enforcement spike has produced controversial, high-profile tactics and local blowback.
Kent State Comparison
- Jeanne Meserve likened Renee Good's killing to Kent State and the Vietnam War-era galvanizing moments.
- She worried the shooting could similarly mobilize public outrage around immigration policy.
Polarization Raises Stakes
- Polarized rhetoric and aggressive tactics have escalated tensions between federal officers and protesters.
- The prospect of invoking the Insurrection Act and deploying troops has intensified public anxiety.