Homeland Security: Shooting Pastors 'Standard Procedure'
The Hill reports a DHS official defended ICE agents who shot a pastor with a pepper ball, claiming the agents found themselves in a 'use of force situation'. The pastor, Rev. Kaji Dousa, was simply offering water and support to asylum-seekers at the San Ysidro port of entry in 2018. Apparently, hydration for migrants now constitutes a federal 'threat'. This isn't an isolated incident; it’s a
pattern. The militarization of federal agencies, particularly those tasked with border enforcement, has blurred lines, making peaceful protest a perceived act of aggression. One might wonder if this 'standard procedure' of shooting pastors will extend to other acts of basic human decency, like offering legal aid or providing basic shelter. The audacity to pepper-ball a pastor while defending it as
acceptable use of force speaks volumes about state-sanctioned violence against solidarity efforts.