A WSJ investigation tracked the U.S. citizens caught in the crosshairs of an aggressive government campaign to detain and demonize dissenters

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  • bbbbbbbbbbb@lemmy.world
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    3 days ago

    The problem will be getting a trial. Theres been several stories of people getting deported hours after being whisked away because ICE didnt want a judge to step in

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      Always been a risk with ICE and the Border Patrol. About 1% of deportations have long been of US citizens. You need to get a friend to bring your proof of citizenship and try repeatedly to come home if that happens. A lawyer helps too.

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        No, ICE needs to follow the fucking law.

        Having your buddies ready to drop off ‘papers please’ documents is not fucking American.

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        About 1% of deportations have long been of US citizens

        Cool, and what % have been legal permanent residents or green card holders?

        What % have no criminal record (this one I can answer: 98%)