Caught on camera: ICE tactics intensify despite disturbing videos surfacing across the U.S.

ICE Actions & Public Perception - Videos circulating online show ICE agents using excessive force during arrests, raising concerns about brutality and accountability [1][2][3][4][5][6][7] - Public approval of Trump's handling of immigration and ICE's use of force is declining, potentially influenced by the circulation of these videos [24] - The public may disapprove of ICE tactics like arresting parents at schools or deporting individuals with strong community ties and no criminal record [27][28][29][30] Erosion of Civil Liberties - Key principles of a free society, such as restrictions on deploying the military for domestic policing and the right to due process, are perceived to be eroding [11][12][13][14][15][16] - There are concerns about potential violations of First Amendment rights, such as arresting or deporting individuals for expressing their views or reporting on ICE activities [14][15] - ICE agents have been accused of demanding individuals prove their citizenship without reasonable suspicion [16][17][18] Recording & Accountability - Despite increased recording of interactions with ICE agents, the behavior of some agents does not appear to be changing, and in some cases, it may be encouraged [21][22] - ICE has claimed that posting agents' identities online is illegal, but this is not accurate unless it involves direct threats [19][20] - The ability to instantly share videos of ICE actions is a powerful tool for transparency and accountability [23]