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ShazzieB

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7. That's not how I'm reading this.

Reply to RockRaven (Reply #1)

Fri Jul 11, 2025, 04:05 PM

Jul 11

What I get from this article is more like "We thought we were going to be rounding up actual criminals, not chasing down law abiding people who aren't harming anyone just to make ridiculously high numbers!"

They're tired of the pressure, too, but these guys who are quitting aren't leaving only because of that. There are multiple reasons:

For some former agents, the turning point came when they realized the job was no longer about national security or justice—it was about feeding the numbers. They also report long hours, relentless overtime, and a disturbing lack of focus on mental health.

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Former ICE Agents Speak Out on Why They Quit Amid Trump's Deportation Quotas [View all] Jack Valentino Jul 11 OP

"We wanted free rein to stomp on brown people with our jackboots," RockRaven Jul 11 #1

That's not how I'm reading this. ShazzieB Jul 11 #7

We have to be able to welcome them into the fold MadameButterfly Jul 11 #10

Crystal Meth Fueled Storm Troopers By Any Other Name Are Still The Same MayReasonRule Jul 11 #2

The playbook hasn't changed, but it sounds like at least some of the players are getting sick of it and quitting. ShazzieB Jul 11 #6

Only The Truly Evil Will Remain Within The Groups Engaged In These Crimes Against Humanity MayReasonRule Jul 11 #14

Our hope lies in that we as a people are in a different place MadameButterfly Jul 11 #11

At least these quit. The rest and their union undermined the Dem admin, constantly on Faux UTUSN Jul 11 #3

"Many arrested have no criminal records at all." PatSeg Jul 11 #4

Did ICE accidentally hire people with morals and consciences? Aristus Jul 11 #5

I think it unrealistic to think all of them can be as amoral as Trump MadameButterfly Jul 11 #12

This stood out to me (emphasis added). ShazzieB Jul 11 #8

Those with integrity are leaving, leaving more spots open for J6ers...nt Wounded Bear Jul 11 #9

Yes. But there aren't enough J6er's to staff this operation MadameButterfly Jul 11 #13