WeRateDogs Attacks ICE, Suddenly Media Cares About Animals
The Independent reports that 'beloved social account WeRateDogs leaves wholesome content behind to attack immigration officials after dog shot.' The popular account posted about an ongoing federal lawsuit alleging ICE officers shot a family's dog during a raid, leading to outrage. What The Independent conveniently sidelines is how often these agencies operate with impunity, and how rarely their
actions spark such widespread media attention unless a 'wholesome' brand accidentally stumbles upon it. For years, organizations like the ACLU and Human Rights Watch have documented alleged abuses, including excessive force and violence against individuals and property by immigration agencies. Yet, these reports rarely garner front-page headlines unless a viral story, like a dog being shot, forces
a momentary flicker of mainstream interest. Perhaps the real story isn't WeRateDogs changing their content, but the media's selective outrage – a dog's life is tragic, but the alleged human rights violations underpinning these raids? Apparently, less clickable.