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3. I think the public is confused by their role and methods

Sun Jan 11, 2026, 09:06 AM

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The public expects LE but is getting something else.

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ICE thugs have zero law enforcement authority. Right? [View all] mysteryowl Sunday OP

No... they are law enforcement FBaggins Sunday #1

A guide HAB911 Sunday #2

Great resource! Scrivener7 Sunday #6

I think the public is confused by their role and methods bucolic_frolic Sunday #3

They can if they see it DetroitLegalBeagle Sunday #8

So felonies only and federal laws only? scipan Sunday #13

Federal law only DetroitLegalBeagle Sunday #16

They also cannot detsin or arrest citizens obamanut2012 Sunday #11

They don't care about authority. SamKnause Sunday #5

Good question that yielded a good answer in HAB911's post. Scrivener7 Sunday #7

These assholes are not law enforcement and cannot make traffic stops LetMyPeopleVote Sunday #9

The are law enforcement... they aren't "cops" FBaggins Sunday #14

They also are not allowed to detain or arrest citizens obamanut2012 Sunday #10

That is not at all correct FBaggins Sunday #15