Maine Democrat Echoes ICE Line: 'Resistance' Only Acceptable When Convenient
đź“° THE STORY: Newsweek reports that Maine Democrat Jared Golden urged activists and the public to stop interfering with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, stating that such interference could lead to 'violence.' He characterized ICE agents as 'dignified and dedicated law enforcement officers' and emphasized the importance of allowing them to do their jobs without
obstruction. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: Golden's call for non-interference with ICE operations conveniently ignores the extensive history of state-sanctioned violence against minority groups and dissidents in the US. From the Palmer Raids of 1919-1920, which saw thousands of immigrants and suspected leftists rounded up and deported without due process, to the more recent
family separations at the border under the Trump administration in 2018—a policy condemned globally as inhumane—interference with state agencies acting against human rights has historically been a critical component of American dissent and civil rights movements. Double Standard: Mainstream media, including outlets like Newsweek, breathlessly covered 'resistance' movements in places like Hong Kong
(2019-2020) and Ukraine (2014, 2022 onwards), often lionizing protestors who actively obstructed state operations and faced down government forces. Yet, when similar non-violent direct action occurs on US soil against an agency like ICE—which itself has been documented by groups like the ACLU and Human Rights Watch for widespread abuses, including targeting asylum seekers and operating detention