US citizens being swept up in ICE arrests: 'We’re now a country where you have to bring your papers'

Legal & Policy Concerns - A Supreme Court ruling allows ICE agents to question and detain individuals based on appearance, language, work, or location, raising concerns about racial profiling and due process [1] - The ruling potentially subjects countless individuals to indignities, with dissenting justices noting Americans have been grabbed, thrown to the ground, and handcuffed based on looks, accents, and manual labor [3][4] - Despite claims to the contrary, US citizens have been detained by immigration officers, with over 170 US citizens, including nearly 20 children, being held [5][6] Impact on Civil Liberties - Trump's immigration policy creates a situation where black and brown people may be stopped by immigration officers, even if they carry identification [12] - There's a danger in normalizing the behavior of detaining and questioning individuals based on appearance, potentially leading to a dual citizenship system [12][23] - Fear of law enforcement interaction discourages civic engagement, making black and brown citizens less likely to participate in voting and other civic activities [17] Law Enforcement & Community Relations - ICE is described as lawless, with concerns about policing its behavior [20] - Local police are crucial in protecting local residents from illegal actions, and some police departments are refusing to assist in federal law enforcement [21][22][23] - Authoritarianism can be staved off if everyone does their job, including police protecting local residents and teachers teaching history [23]