The ICE Surge Isn't Over
Summary
Jane Coastin discusses the escalating tension in U.S. immigration enforcement, featuring NPR correspondent Sergio Martinez Beltran. They analyze the "silent surge" of ICE activity, including the controversial shooting of a Venezuelan man in Austin and the lack of body camera footage. The conversation highlights growing fear in Latino communities, the expansion of third-country removals, and the political backlash from Republicans as midterm elections approach.
Topics discussed
Community fear and the opening of the show
Fly Dubai incident and Israel-UAE cooperation
Stay of execution for Krista Gale Pike in Tennessee
Ken Paxton's 'Trumpalooza' comments and polling
Interview: Wilber Garces Perez shooting and charges
Body camera footage and DHS accountability
The 'silent surge' of ICE activity and 287(g) partnerships
Republican pushback and the 'Kavanaugh stop' concept
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Widening of detention targets and loss of legal status
Shifting support among Latino and Cuban communities
Supreme Court ruling on third-country removals
Potential policy changes if Democrats win midterms
Closing remarks and Fat Bear Week winner
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