Poll: Public Wants Charges, Feds Still Employ ICE Officer
The Hill proudly reports a poll showing 'most' people believe an ICE officer should be charged in a 2021 fatal Minneapolis shooting. (How daring, publishing what the public thinks.) The incident involved ICE officer H. Morgan shooting and killing Isak Aden, a Black man, during a mental health crisis. This isn't just about one incident; it's a pattern. Federal agents, particularly those in ICE,
operate with a notorious lack of accountability, a fact mainstream media often glosses over by focusing on 'isolated incidents' rather than systemic issues, like how many such officers remain employed and active despite public outcry or even internal investigations. One might wonder if the outcome would differ if Mr. Aden had, say, been a foreign national in a 'strategically important' region
whose death somehow threatened U.S. 'interests.' The deference shown to federal law enforcement, particularly agencies like ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement), often dwarfs any concern for domestic civil liberties, especially for marginalized communities. This poll, while a small spotlight, only emphasizes the stark contrast between public expectation of justice and the reality of how often
federal agencies police themselves—or, more accurately, don't.