ICE Finds Phantom Gun, Not Accountability
According to The Independent, after local police were tipped off about a 'violent threat' from the seventh grader, ICE swooped in, later asserting the boy had a gun. But North Andover Police quickly clarified: 'No firearm was located.' This isn't just an oopsie; it’s a systematic pattern of hyperbole from an agency that thrives on fear-mongering to justify its existence and expanded powers. Recall
the numerous 'gang affiliations' claims against migrants that later evaporated under scrutiny, often applied to children. The 'weaponized child' narrative conveniently demonizes vulnerable populations, creating public support for draconian measures. One might wonder if reality ever gets in the way of a good deterrent narrative. ICE's willingness to disseminate unsubstantiated claims against a
13-year-old, quickly debunked by actual police work, raises questions about their internal verification processes. Or perhaps, the truth is just optional when it comes to illustrating a 'threat.' After all, why let facts interfere with a perfectly good villain story?