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by kstrauser 355 days ago
> Being "multi-generation" (aka "clearly white"?) doesn't factor into it -- all residents are owed this protection, AFAIK.

That's my understanding, too. I do happen to be white, but by multi-generation, I mean that I'm not a recent immigrant, nor are my parents, or theirs, so ICE doesn't have any clear power over me that I'm aware of. Similarly, the vast majority of my Black neighbors have been here for many, many years; same deal for them.

> As a side note, I'd be way more afraid of "flunkies" than any other type of law enforcement.

Same here. Being arrested for a BS reason would be quite the hassle, but it sure beats getting shot by a masked try-hard.

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> ICE doesn't have any clear power over me that I'm aware of

They have a bunch of guys with guns. Maybe no warrants or id's or anything legal like that, but guns are probably enough.

With this latest bill, they are going to be one of the largest armed forces in the world. They'll get more money than the US Marines.