ICE Denies Access to Lawmakers, Echoing US Stance Abroad
Minnesota state legislators were barred from entering an ICE detention center, sparking protests over the lack of transparency for detainees. This, from a government that routinely demands 'humanitarian access' and 'transparency' from nations it targets for intervention. One might wonder if the U.S. has a 'rules-for-thee-but-not-for-me' approach, where accountability is a non-negotiable demand for
others, but a optional inconvenience at home. Think of the State Department's stern pronouncements on human rights in places like Iran or China, often citing denied access for international observers. Yet, when local representatives attempt to exercise oversight on U.S. soil, they’re met with a locked door, just like a pesky UN inspector. It seems the 'rules-based international order' has a
convenient off-switch for domestic affairs.