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In reply to the discussion: Don't Defund ICE [View all]

angrychair

(11,763 posts)
18. Nobody in the interim
Wed Jan 14, 2026, 10:18 AM
Wednesday

Because when I say pull it up by the roots I mean fire everyone down to the janitor, scorched earth, and all those involved with enforcement and senior leadership positions are not eligible for rehire. All others can apply for openings as they come up.
The problem is there has never been any political willpower to properly address immigration properly. It's completely screwed.

Did you know that immigration judges are not actual judges in the judicial branch but DOJ employees?
It's why they can get away with doing "hearings" for 2 year olds without a lawyer or advocate or even a translator.
The immigration system in this country is broke and needs to be fixed from the ground up.

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Don't Defund ICE [View all] angrychair Tuesday OP
I prefer "Defenestrate ICE" myself... regnaD kciN Tuesday #1
I agree, MarineCombatEngineer Tuesday #2
A lot of us have concerns about that term. spooky3 Tuesday #4
It's already emasculated. stage left Wednesday #9
The smart people in Portland have said this for years. Klarkashton Tuesday #3
DURec leftstreet Tuesday #5
Seconded... ABOLISH IT! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Tuesday #7
I prefer SEND ICE TO HELL. usonian Tuesday #6
Have to get rid of the christofascist regime first. Otherwise... Thomas Hurt Tuesday #8
Reframe Everything they say stillspkg Wednesday #10
Defund meaning anything other than take their all money away Ms. Toad Wednesday #11
Ummm, "Crack the Ice" Intractable Wednesday #12
So who would handle enforcing immigration laws? n/t Wanderlust988 Wednesday #13
Who handled them before ICE was established in 2003? WhiskeyGrinder Wednesday #15
INS which also was law enforcement too. n/t Wanderlust988 Wednesday #16
don't I know it WhiskeyGrinder Wednesday #17
Any specific practical solutions/alternatives you propose? Torchlight Wednesday #21
Nobody in the interim angrychair Wednesday #18
That's ludicrous that no one is there to enforce immigration laws. It's not feasible and very stupid. Wanderlust988 Wednesday #19
a kinder, gentler deportation process, perhaps? WhiskeyGrinder Wednesday #20
We also bear some responsibility as GW Bush wanted to work with Dems on reform Wanderlust988 Wednesday #22
. WhiskeyGrinder Wednesday #14
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