DHS 'Concerned' About Cities Not Helping Round Up Immigrants
The Department of Homeland Security expresses 'concern' over California cities opting not to collaborate with ICE, painting this as a challenge to federal authority. But let's be clear: these 'No ICE' zones, or sanctuary policies, emerged directly from a public backlash against ICE's often indiscriminate raids, including targeting schools and courthouses, and a system that has historically
separated families. After all, the DHS's own 2019 report revealed a significant increase in arrests of non-criminal immigrants, not just those with serious convictions, under the previous administration. So, the 'concern' isn't about public safety, it's about local governments choosing to protect their residents from a federal agency notorious for its heavy-handed tactics. (One might wonder why
Newsweek doesn't explicitly mention the documented human rights abuses that spurred these local stances.) When cities declare themselves 'No ICE' zones, they're not just 'launching' a policy; they're creating a shield against controversial federal overreach. How many times must communities endure trauma before their leaders decide enough is enough?