ICE Funding: Democrats' convenient amnesia after securing billions for border militarization
📰 THE STORY: The Intercept reports that some Democrats who previously supported a compromise for increased ICE funding are now expressing concerns, suggesting the compromise may have been insufficient or led to unintended consequences regarding immigration enforcement at the border. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The current border apparatus, including ICE and CBP, is a
direct legacy of decades of militarization, specifically post-9/11 policies that merged national security with immigration enforcement. The Secure Fence Act of 2006, passed under President Bush with bipartisan support, committed billions to border barriers. Earlier, the 1994 'Operation Gatekeeper' under Clinton, pushed immigration routes into deadly desert regions. This wasn't an 'unintended
consequence' but a deliberate, long-term strategy of deterrence through suffering. Double Standard: While the 'mainstream' media, including 'progressive' outlets like The Intercept, may now highlight Democratic 'discomfort' with ICE's actions, they rarely question the foundational premise of US border 'security' as legitimate. Compare this to the outrage (justified) when other nations enact harsh
border controls or build walls. The US narrative frames its border as a humanitarian crisis, not an active site of state violence enabled by congressional funding. When the US deports people en masse, it's 'enforcement.' When other nations restrict movement, it's often framed as 'human rights abuses.' Follow the Money: The billions poured into ICE and CBP aren't just for 'security.' Major