ICE Pushed Violent Tactics. The Public Refused to Take the Same Path.

ICE was ordered to oppress and arrest. Americans refused to answer with violence.

The Line Americans Didn’t Cross

ICE as Message, Not Just Enforcement

In 2026, it’s hard to miss the change in the atmosphere around immigration enforcement. The point is no longer just to enforce the law. The point is to be seen enforcing it — visibly, loudly, often theatrically — as if the display itself is part of the policy. People don’t just fear what…