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Democrats shutdown Homeland Security
Apparently, insisting on names, badges, bodycams and search warrants is too much for federal law enforcers to adhere too when moving against undocumented immigrants who have a right to due process. https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5735798-shutdown-senate-democrats-homeland-security-bill/
ICE arrestees are largely nonviolent
Less than 14% of undocumented immigrants arrested under the current presidential administration are had charges or convictions for violent criminal offenses. It’s like they are being targeted for skin color or where they came from. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-arrests-violent-criminal-records-trump-first-year/
Border Patrol shoots down party balloon with military laser
Air space was shut down over El Paso, Tex. because of suspected drug cartel drones. Border Patrol was given military weapons to halt the incursion. Only it wasn’t a drone at all but a party balloon. This feels like an episode of the Andy Griffith show. Where is Barney Fife? https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/cbp-shot-party-balloons-anti-drone-tech-faa-closed-el-paso-airspace-so-rcna258731
