Biden's Borderland Specter: 'Operation Catch of the Day' Casts a Wider Net
📰 THE STORY: The Independent reports that ICE conducted 'Operation Catch of the Day' in Maine, arresting 50 individuals, signaling an expansion of immigration enforcement under the Biden administration into states that have historically been less targeted. The Department of Homeland Security reportedly aims for 1,000 arrests nationally. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The
'surge' narrative conveniently forgets that under President Obama's administration, often characterized as a liberal counterpart, there were record deportations. Between 2009 and 2016, the Obama-Biden administration deported over 3 million people—more than any previous president, including his predecessor George W. Bush, who deported 2 million over the same time frame. This wasn't an anomaly; it
was a consistent policy. Double Standard: When Trump aggressively pursued similar policies, he was widely condemned by the same media outlets now reporting on Biden's ICE raids with a softer tone, focusing on local impact rather than federal policy hypocrisy. The outrage machine for migrant children in cages quieted considerably when the 'cages' were still in use under the new administration. The
language shifts from 'cruelty' to 'enforcement' depending on who's in office. Follow the Money: Immigration detention centers are a booming business for private prison corporations. Companies like CoreCivic and GEO Group profit immensely from contracts with ICE. In 2020 alone, GEO Group reported $2.3 billion in revenue, with immigration services forming a significant portion. These companies are