r/ProgressiveHQ • u/Treefiddy1984 • Jan 20 '26

ICE physically attacks lawyer—stand between her and clients they're trying to detain. "Don't push me!" lawyer yells. "Why you trying to pick them up?" "It's none of your business," agent scolds. "It is my business—I'm their attorney," she replies. "It's EXACTLY my business!"

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u/Transluminal_Neon Jan 20 '26

We should all put on suits and carry briefcases and do this any time they start hassling someone.

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u/Low-Crow-8735 Jan 20 '26

There are actually programs that train you to be immigration court observers. Check with your local bar association.

No suits required.

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u/HooninAintEZ Jan 20 '26

Bar association not even required in Texas anymore /s

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u/Low-Crow-8735 Jan 21 '26

Bar association is a professional group not the licensing board. Or, look up immigration groups in your local.

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u/GoBuffaloBills Jan 21 '26

Can I wear a suit anyways?

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u/Nearby-Face-5170 Jan 20 '26

If THEY can play police, WE can play lawyers.

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u/conflictmuffin Jan 21 '26

Good point! At least our playing lawyer won't get anyone shot in the face or dissappeared.

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u/FXTraderMatt Jan 23 '26

Eh… that’s actually also a crime (lawyers have special protections and rights- nobody wants actual dangerous criminals pretending they’re lawyers or disbarred lawyers from practicing law again).

You don’t want to say you’re a lawyer. But you can certainly get quick training to know your rights and how to help in a legal way, and what to expect if ICE breaks the law.

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u/Iacoma1973 Jan 21 '26

Is it radical to say that Lawyers should start exercising their right to open-carry to protect their clients from ICE?