The myth of the infallible law enforcement officer has been crumbling in recent years, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are among the biggest offenders.
These officers are not only incompetent but also reckless, with a propensity to put themselves and others in harm's way. In October, an ICE team attempting to detain a handcuffed man ended up chasing him into the streets before one of their own legs gave out, forcing them to crash to the ground in mid-chase.
Other incidents have included ICE agents losing control of their guns during protests, mistaking a federal marshal for a suspect, and even accidentally arresting themselves. The Department of Homeland Security has struggled to explain these blunders, with some officers claiming that they were just trying to "get the job done."
But what's most alarming is the impact these incidents have on public trust in law enforcement. Communities already fearful of ICE are becoming increasingly wary of local police as well. This erosion of trust makes everyone less safe, not just for immigrants but also for the general public.
The Intercept has found that since July, immigration agents have fired at or into civilian vehicles at least 13 times, injuring eight people and killing at least two. Every time an agent fires into a vehicle, they're essentially gambling on turning a two-ton machine into an unguided missile on the road.
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The consequences of this erosion of trust cannot be overstated. When law enforcement officers behave like buffoons, public faith dies a little more, and the risks to life and liberty rise. The Intercept has seen firsthand how authoritarian governments, billionaire oligarchs, and backsliding democracies around the world have silenced critical journalism.
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These officers are not only incompetent but also reckless, with a propensity to put themselves and others in harm's way. In October, an ICE team attempting to detain a handcuffed man ended up chasing him into the streets before one of their own legs gave out, forcing them to crash to the ground in mid-chase.
Other incidents have included ICE agents losing control of their guns during protests, mistaking a federal marshal for a suspect, and even accidentally arresting themselves. The Department of Homeland Security has struggled to explain these blunders, with some officers claiming that they were just trying to "get the job done."
But what's most alarming is the impact these incidents have on public trust in law enforcement. Communities already fearful of ICE are becoming increasingly wary of local police as well. This erosion of trust makes everyone less safe, not just for immigrants but also for the general public.
The Intercept has found that since July, immigration agents have fired at or into civilian vehicles at least 13 times, injuring eight people and killing at least two. Every time an agent fires into a vehicle, they're essentially gambling on turning a two-ton machine into an unguided missile on the road.
As the government's full powers are used to dismantle the free press and create a post-truth America, it's more important than ever that journalism remains independent and fearless. The Intercept is fighting back, but we need your help to expand our reporting capacity in time to hit the ground running in 2026.
The consequences of this erosion of trust cannot be overstated. When law enforcement officers behave like buffoons, public faith dies a little more, and the risks to life and liberty rise. The Intercept has seen firsthand how authoritarian governments, billionaire oligarchs, and backsliding democracies around the world have silenced critical journalism.
It's time for a change. By supporting The Intercept, you can help us expand our reporting capacity and ensure that we're still able to hold those in power accountable for their actions.
... I mean what's the deal with these guys? They can't even handle a simple detainment situation without putting themselves and others at risk! It's not just about them, though - when you lose trust in law enforcement, it's like, what's the point of having a police force if they're gonna be more of a menace than a help? 
We need better training, not "getting the job done" no matter what. And can we pls just have some accountability for these officers' actions?! It's crazy that we live in a country where we gotta worry about our own citizens being hurt by ICE agents...
! Like, who puts themselves in harm's way like that? And the Department of Homeland Security just shrugs it off? 
It's not just about them, it's about the trust between law enforcement and the public. When officers act like total amateurs, everyone gets caught in the crossfire 
. We need to hold people accountable for their actions, especially when they're supposed to be enforcing laws, not making a mockery of themselves 
. We need more investigative reporting like The Intercept to keep those in power on their toes 
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just saw this article about ICE agents being total noobs 
they're like chasing people down the street who are already cuffed lol what's next gonna be them accidentally arresting themselves? it's wild how these blunders can erode trust in law enforcement tho 
especially for immigrant communities who are already super scared. but i'm glad The Intercept is speaking out and fighting back 
, not just for immigrants but also for the public at large 
. Can't believe they're "just trying to get the job done" 
... excuse me? 
Firing guns into civilian vehicles is no joke 
! We need journalists like The Intercept who aren't afraid to speak truth to power 
. Law enforcement trust is everything 
, let's get it back on track 
ICE agents are people too, and we should try to see things from their perspective. They're just trying to do their job, but maybe they need some extra training or something 
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. And can we please not generalize all law enforcement officers as incompetent? Not everyone's a buffoon 
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. The Intercept sounds like they're doing some good work, but maybe instead of criticizing ICE, we should be supporting them in finding ways to improve their procedures? 
. I mean, who tries to chase someone down the street while they're already cuffed? It's just crazy! And all this just makes communities even more fearful of law enforcement. We need better training and accountability, like, ASAP 
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. We can't just sit back and let law enforcement become a joke 
like wut is goin on? every1's losin faith in law enforcement cuz of these reckless incidents, it's gettin crazy out here 