I mean, it's insane even for the history of the modern border patrol because these tactics that they're using and I'll say, you know, I always say I'm from a border community. I'm familiar with this with this force and I've worked at the Department of Homeland Security. I understand their mission set. This is so far outside of their mission set.And what I want people to understand is this agency has been resistant to training and reform. I'm not surprised that Bo has not been used to using a body cam. There ...

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The cruelty, the violence, the impunity with which they act, practically every defining feature of the second Trump administration and the efforts to hold team Trump accountable collided in a Chicago courtroom today. A federal judge sharply questioning top border patrol commander Gregory Bevino over brutal tactics federal agents have used against protesters and journalists in Chicago, especially in the wake of her order that puts limits on the use of tear gas by immigration authorities. The Chicago Sun Time ...

Immigration Enforcement & Policy - DHS agents arrested nine undocumented men in a raid in lower Manhattan [1] - New York Attorney General launched an online portal for people to share photos and videos of immigration enforcement [2] - Concerns raised about escalation of immigration raids in New York City, potentially mirroring tactics used in other cities [3][4][5] - Rapid response teams, recording of enforcement activities, and soft lockdown protocols in schools suggested as potential responses [5][6] - Call for renewed efforts to inform constituents of their rights and provide access to legal services [7][8] Government Actions & Criticisms - Criticism of ICE agents' tactics, comparing them to characteristics of a dictatorship [8][9][10] - Concerns raised about the Trump administration's priorities, including funding for ICE versus support for the military and healthcare [11][12] - Criticism of the government shutdown and its impact on citizens' access to Medicaid and healthcare [13][15] - Discussion about restructuring or reforming ICE due to concerns about its tactics and militarization [19][20] Political Commentary - Speculation about Trump seeking a third term [10] - Criticism of Congress for not being in session and addressing healthcare concerns [14][16][17]

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Law Enforcement & Crime Reduction - The Department of Justice (DOJ) is focused on protecting the safety and security of the American people, fighting crime, and keeping streets safe [2] - The DOJ's federal surges in Washington DC resulted in over 3,800 arrests and the seizure of over 365 illegal guns [6] - In Memphis, the DOJ's surges led to over 300 arrests and the seizure of nearly 80 illegal guns in just one week [6] - The FBI's "Summer Heat" operation resulted in over 8,600 arrests from June to September, with over 6,500 arrests related to violent crime and gang activity [7][8] - US Marshals have arrested more than 51,000 fugitives nationwide since January 20th [9] - ATF has taken more than 23,000 illegal guns off the streets, with 3,400 of those guns linked to trafficking between the US and Mexico [10] Drug Enforcement - The DEA has seized 479 million fentanyl pills and 4,500 kilograms (approximately 9,921 pounds) of fentanyl powder, representing 370 million deadly doses [8] - The DEA is dismantling violent cartel drug trafficking networks and has seized nearly $470 million in criminal assets [9] Legal & Judicial Matters - The DOJ has been sued more than 400 times since January 20th and faced more than 90 temporary restraining orders [11] - The DOJ has secured 22 victories at the Supreme Court [12]

Crime Data Manipulation - DC Police Commander was placed on leave for allegedly directing officers to downgrade felony reports and alter crime classifications [1] - Felony charges like assault with a dangerous weapon (ADW), shootings, and stabbings were downgraded to misdemeanors or non-criminal reports [1] - The manipulated stats showed a 26% drop in violent crime [1] Specific Downgrades - Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (ADW) was downgraded to simple assault [1] - Shooting or Stabbing was downgraded to "injured person to hospital" [1] - Carjacking was downgraded to theft [1] - General Felonies were downgraded to Misdemeanors [1] Potential Motives - The alleged data manipulation occurred just before the election last year, potentially to show improvements in crime rates [1] - The DC Police Commander filed a complaint against the executive assistant chief of police shortly before the charges came [1]

FBI Agent Firings & Political Climate - An FBI agent trainee was fired for having a pride flag at his desk [1][2] - At least 15 agents were fired for kneeling during George Floyd protests [3] - The agent trainee had previously received an attorney general's award in 2022 [2][12] - Lawyers believe the firing of the agent trainee is illegal and expect a lawsuit [8] - FBI agents were warned to be careful about displaying LGBTQ+ support after Trump's inauguration [9] Project 2025 & DOJ/FBI Overhaul - Project 2025 aims for a massive gutting and total overhaul of the DOJ and FBI [19] - The project seeks to restore pre-Watergate norms, diminishing the public's perception of presidential involvement in the DOJ [19] - A key objective is to transform the DOJ into a political instrument for the president and conservatives [20] - The strategy involves identifying and removing individuals associated with DEI initiatives [22][23][25] - The project's narrative is based on the idea that the DOJ and FBI are fundamentally corrupt and weaponized against political enemies [16][17]