Up to two-thirds of the people ICE arrests have never received deportation orders, frequently because their presence here is lawful. By ICE's own admission, the bureau has mistakenly detained, arrested, and even deported not only legal immigrants but also U.S. citizens. Those caught up in recent home raids include Adriana Aguilar, a citizen living in East Hampton, N.Y., who was sound asleep with her 4-year-old son when ICE officers stormed into her bedroom, pulled the covers off the bed, and shined flashlights into her face before interrogating her.
Yes, we must address the problem of illegal aliens, and there is no doubt Slate is not the most unbiased of sources. Still, who thinks "Only One" wide net stormtrooping is the best way, and if we tolerate it here, what else might it be used for?
What hasn't it been used for already?
[Via ryanmguard]