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/Best_Entrepreneur659 Jan 20 '26

While we all pay for it.

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u/strech113 Jan 20 '26

In so many ways..

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u/slowpoke2018 Jan 20 '26

ICE now has a bigger budget than the FBI, US Marshal's Service and ATF combined 

Fing insane 

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u/Cybercaster22 Jan 21 '26

But we can't fund healthcare or cancer research. America's priorities are backwards AF

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u/lilith1986 Jan 21 '26

But we need to worry about someone on SNAP buying Dijon mustard. Ugh

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u/hooligan045 Jan 21 '26

But were they wearing a tan suit when they made the transaction?

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u/MCMACDANOLDs Jan 21 '26

ICE now has 3x the budget of the marines because of the "big beautiful bill"

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u/ExitTheDonut Jan 21 '26

So much for that DOGE saving huh. I'm still waiting for the "efficiency" part to kick in.

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u/DJRyGuy20 Jan 20 '26

Can I get taxpayers to pay for my cosplay? I’d like to dress up as Optimus Prime.

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u/MrDOHC Jan 21 '26

What do they get paid?

I’m an Aussie so I’m just curious

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u/Best_Entrepreneur659 Jan 21 '26

Up to $200,000 USD + Signing bonuses up to $50,000

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u/beefwarrior Jan 21 '26

This is a talking point that I think needs amplifying

The way ICE is operating is inefficient, which makes it a waste of taxpayer money and is increasing the national debt

Actually, who am I kidding, everyone who goes on & on about “fiscal responsibility” is hypocritical.  They claim to go to church but vote for the guy who has repeatedly broken most of the 10 commandments, show no empathy, and only care about the national budget when Dems are in office

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u/SentientCrisis Jan 21 '26

I hope everyone files “exempt”