Trumps America:
“A woman says her family’s fresh start in Oklahoma turned into a nightmare after federal immigration agents raided their home, taking their phones, laptops, and life savings – even though they were not the suspects the agents were looking for. … She said they ordered her and her daughters outside into the rain before they could even put on clothes. … Marisa said the agents tore apart every square inch of the house and what few belongings they had, seizing their phones, laptops and their life savings in cash as “evidence.”” https://kfor.com/news/local/were-citizens-oklahoma-city-family-traumatized-after-ice-raids-home-but-they-werent-suspects/ |
"...Thursday morning when about 20 men, armed with guns, busted through the door. “I don’t know who they were,” she said. “It was dark. All the lights were off.” Marisa said the men identified themselves as federal agents with the U.S. Marshals, ICE, and the FBI." Why did they need 20 people from three different agencies to serve a search warrant? Given that so many Americans have weapons, this is an accident waiting to happen--either an LEO will be shot or an innocent citizen will. |
They probably heard that there would be children in their underwear so there was an atypically high turnout. Only trumps best, you know. |
Terrifying.
Wrong. Immoral. Disgusting. |
ICE should be ashamed of themselves. |
It's scary that they can go into any home, trash it, and make people stand outside in their underwear in the rain, with impunity.
Trump will protect these thugs. |
Hearing the fear and anguish and desperation in this woman’s voice was gut wrenching. I read the article with all of the quotes first, but the way she sounded in the video still shook me.
I hope the local community embraces this family and helps them out. This is terrifying. |
This family needs to be compensated for mental and material damages and the officers involved need to be fired. I'm against illegal immigration but I also think that deportations should be handled respectfully. |
What exactly is a jackbooted thug? |
They do this to immigrants all the time. It’s just this time, it happened to be citizens. |
https://etymologyworld.com/item/jackboot Meaning and Origin A jackboot is a sturdy, high-topped boot typically made of leather and featuring a thick, reinforced sole. The term originated in the 16th century, referring to the sturdy boots worn by German peasants and foot soldiers known as Landsknechts. These boots were designed to protect the wearer's feet from the harsh conditions of warfare and travel. Over time, "jackboot" became associated with authoritarian military forces, particularly those of fascist and Nazi regimes. The jackboot became a symbol of oppression and brutal force due to its use by these regimes in enforcing their oppressive policies. Usage •"The sight of the soldiers' jackboots sent shivers down the villagers' spines." •"The dictator's jackbooted thugs ruthlessly suppressed all dissent." •"The jackboot of tyranny halted progress and crushed the people's dreams." |
This wasn't even a deportation - the family consisted of US citizens. The officers had a warrant for the previous occupants of that house. |
That video of the mom is heartbreaking. She thought they were being robbed. The agents broke into the house unannounced while they were sleeping. |
Donate to aclu. They are taking on these types of cases. That said. ICE is acting recklessly and with impunity. They will get mowed down eventually when they invade the home of or try to abduct a citizen who exercises his or her second amendment rights. |
I wouldn’t be shocked if this continues to happen. I imagine any undocumented immigrant with a criminal record is probably scattering right now and then others move in to their homes if it’s a rental. |