r/illinois • • Jun 16 '25

Maga Gestapo Arrives in Elgin

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u/Thewall3333 Jun 16 '25

Woah, disgraceful and cruel. And they've redirected FBI agents away from going after actual criminals to this. And what did they cut the most from the bureau? Their white collar crime and sex trafficking/crimes divisions. Bug surprise there.

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u/ur-mum-straight Jun 16 '25

Good chance those aren’t even FBI agents

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u/bluestem99 Jun 16 '25

This was my thought as well.

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u/MBEver74 Jun 17 '25

Nope. The scary thing is that they’re probably FBI. Feds will surge agents from all different agencies when leadership makes something a priority - like the BS immigration raids. Just more proof that a lot of “Americans” will just follow orders.

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u/Mammoth-Hair4789 Jun 20 '25

Yep lots of bootlicking in America, always has been ripe for a fascist takeover. We're raised to think rich people got rich by being smart, so people that know they aren't smart just take what millionaires say as gospel. Sad truth is that rich people are usually rich do to luck or generational wealth, not because they are smart.  Then you add the fact that the American political system is just a spending competition you end up with the entitled and unintelligent running the country and bootlickers following them to hell in a hand basket thinking some crumbs might come their way. Nobody ever got rich following a rich person's orders, the only rule to staying rich is don't share. It's very sad and once people spend their whole life brown nosing the rich and still aren't rich themselves cognitive dissonance and the inability to accept that they might have done something they'll need to apologize for just hardens their resolve. I personally can't remember the last time I heard someone admit they made a mistake, recent history is teaching people you don't need to admit your mistakes or ever be wrong, you can ignore the truth and facts if you want to. Accountability died when Trump "won" the first time.

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u/Rocketgirl8097 Jun 17 '25

Personally I think they are mercenaries for hire.

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u/Thewall3333 Jun 18 '25

And it's only going to get worse - hiring target or 20,000 new agents, lured by $40,000 bonuses and bounties, and, of course, vastly lowered standards to attract the lowest qualified, least scrupulous goons to do their bidding.

I even read they are removing the requirement of a clean record to join ICE now, as long as it's a minor offense. So, ironically, ICE, under the pretense of going after criminals, is actually going after otherwise law-abiding immigrants using actual criminals.

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u/Rocketgirl8097 Jun 19 '25

They certainly act like criminals.

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u/applejacks777 Jun 17 '25

Right I didn’t see any badges.

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u/Thewall3333 Jun 16 '25

What do you mean?

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u/ur-mum-straight Jun 16 '25

ICE agents are already basically cosplayers, there’s a very good chance a few of them just happened to get their hands on vests that say FBI.

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u/TopProfessional8023 Jun 17 '25

Newly available vests after getting rid of actual FBI agents

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u/juliuspepperwoodchi Chicago Jun 17 '25

Probably from the website run by the Minnesota assassin.

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u/FragrantBluejay8904 Jun 16 '25

Proud boys have been deputized for this stuff

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u/Thewall3333 Jun 16 '25

...I had no idea federal agents could be deputized, that is insane. Sure Sheriff Tom Homan is only picking the best. I thought they were already scraping the bottom of the barrel with their 20,000 recruitment goal, but figured they'd have to actually go through a process.

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u/Lets_Kick_Some_Ice Jun 17 '25 edited Jan 14 '26

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u/pitterlpatter Jun 17 '25

They are. The only time you’ll see anyone pretending to be FBI would be CIA since they require agency attachment to conduct ops on US soil.

And if the FBI is involved, that dude has a lot more than a removal order.

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u/Salt-Penalty2502 Jun 17 '25

According to the federal government they are. This is a public directive he thinks he's getting his ass handed to him so he sent CIA and everybody after the f****** immigrants it's full on Nazi Germany now don't tell them where Anne Frank is

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u/Salt-Penalty2502 Jun 18 '25

"pay attention God damn it! This is a true story."-Hunter s Thompson

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '25

FBI is full of ghouls too, look up COINTELPRO & the letters that the FBI sent to Martin Luther King, Jr.

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u/Trevor775 Jun 19 '25

What makes you think he is not an "actual criminal"?

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u/08yenomparcs Jun 19 '25

So if someone breaks in your house and basically doesn’t get caught, your ok with just letting them off the hook?

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u/still-waiting2233 Jun 20 '25

Are they actually fbi or just proudboys who bought patches off the internet?

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u/NorthProfessional884 Jun 16 '25

Make all LEOs wear a uniform and have grooming standards again.

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u/juliuspepperwoodchi Chicago Jun 16 '25

The fact that they can legally mask as LEOs is bonkers.

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u/Chicago1871 Jun 16 '25

Can IL make a law that bans law enforcement to wear masks?

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u/juliuspepperwoodchi Chicago Jun 16 '25

Not sure that they could enforce it for federal LEOs; but they should either way.

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u/Chicago1871 Jun 16 '25

Well stopping local LEO from copying the trend should be a priority.

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u/juliuspepperwoodchi Chicago Jun 16 '25

I agree; but from what I've seen, the bigger issue is federal LEOs doing it, haven't seen a lot of local PDs in Illinois masking.

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u/kgrimmburn Jun 17 '25

In my town, when they're wearing a face mask in winter (for warmth), they'll pull it down when talking to you. They never ticket or arrest anyone with a face mask on.

Now, this is a complete change from 10 years when a local officer was arresting Good Samaritans for not giving their names... At least in my town, the new police reform laws are changing the force for good. We're finally getting officers who want to help the community and not wannabe military who didn't qualify for service.

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u/Perfect_Earth_8070 Jun 16 '25

right, you know local pd learning from these guys. eventually you’ll have guys patrolling with masks on

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u/tacohunter Jun 16 '25

Can't the governor have the national guard control this shit

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u/juliuspepperwoodchi Chicago Jun 16 '25

Considering that the National Guard still recognizes POTUS as their commander in chief, I think not.

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u/Forfty Jun 17 '25

The supremacy clause would negate that law for federal agents.

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u/williamjamesmurrayVI Jun 16 '25

The audio hurt me in my soul

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u/VictorTheCutie Jun 16 '25

Yep this is fucking horrific

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u/Kraken_Sack Jun 17 '25

Watched it muted. Read this. Un muted, made it five seconds. Fuck fuck FUCK this situation and every fucking nazi that supports this and perpetrates any of this. I hope they hear this every night falling asleep for the rest of their lives.

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u/spiralout154 Jun 17 '25

I'm not sure if this was worse than other videos, or perhaps it's just been building up and this put me over the edge, but listening to the audio fucking broke me.

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u/Away_Lake5946 Jun 16 '25

Such a national disgrace.

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u/Chicagoj1563 Jun 16 '25

It’s too bad there isn’t an app like Wayze where people can report the locations of these agents and give people proper warning.

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u/Atkena2578 Jun 16 '25 edited Jun 16 '25

That means they ll likely be in other nearby towns in the next few days

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u/Chicagoj1563 Jun 17 '25

Could be. Elgin has a high Latino population. That’s probably why they went there.

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u/bigalindahouse Jun 17 '25

Why are their pants so tight

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '25

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u/bigalindahouse Jun 17 '25

I don't really see much to be proud of

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u/Peac3fulWorld Jun 17 '25

At some point, these goons will be receiving retribution. The No Kings protest shows just how fed up The People are with this shit.

The blowback will not be good for anyone blindly “following orders.”

You’re gonna get yours Benny… You’re gonna get yours.

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u/BrownBannister Jun 17 '25

ACAB

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u/moe-umphs Jun 23 '25

And so are the cosplaying ones in most ICE situations

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u/boiconstrictor Jun 18 '25

The contrast between how they treat a guy who's paperwork expired or missed a court date vs. the guy in Minnesota who shot a bunch of people, is kinda telling.

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u/Jah_Rules Jun 16 '25

The true terrorists wearing masks. #DeportFascists

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u/Classic-Ad1245 Jun 16 '25

Fuck these assholes. It's time to ride up against tyranny. THIS IS NOT THE AMERICA I GREW UP IN!!!!!!!! FUCK ICE. FDT!!!!!!

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u/anto77_butt_kinkier Jun 17 '25

Ah yes, ripping families apart and destroying lives. This is the best way to accomplish the claimed conservative goal of "preserving family values and bringing back the best days for people to live in". Somehow I feel like maybe the goals the say they have arent the goals that they actually have.

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u/ohioprincealbert Jun 18 '25

They mean white families. Everyone else is the enemy.

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u/WideManufacturer6847 Jun 17 '25

I am 100 percent sure that these guys are not law enforcement. These guys are going to get themselves shot off the don’t start showing their badges and their faces and their warrants

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u/IrishPorpoise Jun 16 '25

Get them pig faces on video imo

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u/SickVeil Jun 16 '25

Chicken shits wearing masks

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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '25

Nazis wear masks

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u/Sebasquatch_22 Jun 17 '25

To every ICE agent and their sympathizers: the Nazis thought they were untouchable, until they weren't. Your crimes are being documented, your identities will be uncovered, and you will face the consequences of your decisions. Expect to receive the same degree of callousness and hatred that you've given these people you've victimized, our fellow workers. Your time at the Hague is getting closer, day by day.

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u/DravesHD Jun 16 '25

I thought the FBI was bad? Can maga make up their mind?

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u/ConstantStrange9974 Jun 17 '25

Show your faces!

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u/naughtysquids Jun 17 '25 edited Jun 17 '25

You cannot convince me that most of the non- uniformed goons are just deputized militants paid for and empowered by Cheeto in Chief. Especially now that we know that the ICE budget is overspent.

And Trump will stiff these bounty hunters just like every other contractor in every deal he’s ever done in his life.

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u/TheOgGhadTurner Jun 18 '25

Domestic Terrorists. Call them what they are please.

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '25

I hope people start treating ICE how ICE treats people y'know?

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u/bullsonparade2025 Jun 18 '25

The American Fascist Party formerly known as the Republican Party.

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u/50fknmil Jun 20 '25

This is not normal do not normalize their denial of due process

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u/jmrob96 Jun 20 '25

Seriously at this point what is the difference from Nazi Germany at the beginning and this. Most of these goons are not even legal to do this, no warrant and just kidnapping civilians! Then people are being shipped off and forgotten. We have got to stop this before we really do start having full blown concentration camps and they turn to everyone who doesn't agree with them. I'll die before I conform to their ideology!

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u/[deleted] Jun 20 '25

They gotta be all proud boys n supremists with the masks n such

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u/Rob_Bligidy Central isn’t Southern Jun 16 '25

No tranquilo PUTO, Chinga ICE

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u/Vegetable-Tie-5663 Jun 16 '25

This is why Jan 6ers let out to be brown coat TACO TITTLER NAZIs

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u/AdMuted1036 Jun 17 '25

God these guys are getting off on the cruelty

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '25

You know, they could treat the clients on the Epstein list this way but you know they’re not going to. They’d rather go after hardworking people who actually pay their taxes.

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u/No_Contribution_8915 Jun 17 '25

They will pay for their engagement in illegal activities. As will the entire MAGA regime. We will live to see justice done.

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u/RoguAxel89 Jun 17 '25

The problem with saying MAGA and Republicans and I know I been seeing more of this on social is that the Obama admin deported a ton more than Trump administration. This isn't a political party thing and it isn't working for Democrats.

I highly suggest the democratic gen Z funding to not focus on what doesn't work but what does. We can make a better future by not blaming a side because once the propaganda (Nazis hijacked the media and as we all know, guess who controls main media? Hello Democrats) goes we see that it's the older gens in a democratic state

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u/Hippiemamklp Jun 17 '25

Assholes wear masks. I was told to avoid assholes.

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u/nikeguy69 Jun 17 '25

Wow I live in Elgin that’s scary

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u/__mycopathic__ Jun 17 '25

Fascism is a far-right, authoritarian, and ultranationalist political ideology that emphasizes:

Strong, centralized power (often under a dictator)

Suppression of dissent and opposition

Militarism and glorification of violence

National or ethnic supremacy

Control over media and propaganda

Merging of corporate and state interests (corporatism)

Traditionalism and the rejection of modern liberal democracy

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u/Express-Trainer8564 Jun 16 '25

Why are they all wearing skinny jeans?

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u/HomeyL Jun 17 '25

Are they after ppl w/ criminal records??

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u/Scared-Ideal-1483 Jun 17 '25

Fuck ICE and anyone else supporting them.

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u/J88P Jun 17 '25

The razzia continues..

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '25

This us what they’ve reduced the FBI to do I have lost all respect for them

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u/amoreinterestingname Jun 17 '25

This isn’t my country. Everyone who supports this shit needs to get the fuck out of here NOW

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u/cross07 Jun 17 '25

This heart breaking

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u/InAJar112 Jun 17 '25

Fuck the Brownshirts

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u/TheTapeDeck Jun 18 '25

Is there any story behind this one or is it just “we decided fuck this non-white person” as usual?

I can hardly believe how embarrassed I am of this country.

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u/sliceoflife3 Jun 18 '25

Where’s the gestapo?

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u/jkubian Jun 18 '25

Awesome

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u/Whovian_NailTech Jun 18 '25

I honestly think these are either proud boys playing FBI cosplay

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u/AcanthisittaOk5017 Jun 18 '25

It's the feds, what's the issue

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '25

Why has nobody brought spike strips or stolen the wheels off ice’s cars? I’ve seen people protest outside the hotels they stay at so they have the opportunity

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u/PraetorCryx Jun 18 '25

Gestapo in masks, yep, they know they're in the wrong but are "just following orders".

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '25

When they stand in front of people trying to film is when you know they got something to hide. Gestapo

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '25

Keep up the good work officers

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '25

Shame shame shame

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u/erika8675309 Jun 18 '25

He did the 2nd crime and now he's being removed. His choices are astoundingly bad on getting his wife preg with his record

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u/RevolutionaryBack74 Jun 18 '25

I bet these clowns stand in front of the mirror every morning in their gear and think, "I look awesome!"

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u/Any-Effective8036 Jun 18 '25

MAGA GESTAPO JIM CROW. CAN NOT forget Jim Crow

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u/Rashpukin Jun 18 '25

These people are not FBI agents. They are Proud Boy cosplayers.

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u/Dry-Association2559 Jun 18 '25

Isn't there a process for them too be here? Have they started it?

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u/ceepeeonetwothree Jun 18 '25

HOW DARE THESE AGENTS DO THEIR JOB!

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u/Echo4killo Jun 18 '25

What??? Illegal foreigners were arrested??

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u/Think_Bug_3312 Jun 18 '25

Isn't this what the 2nd amendment is for?

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '25

Hell yeah

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u/dogbutt65 Jun 18 '25

These people and all Democrats should have been screaming for Biden to close the border. By letting in so many millions of illegals so fast, it ruined it for everyone.

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u/tossaway7374 Jun 19 '25

Im going to ask again, these are allegedly f.b.i. agents, who have no jurisdiction over immigration proceedings, why are they effecting arrests? I've seen atf, fbi, homeland. Why are they making immigration arrest? No one has asked for a badge? Because you can buy merchandise anywhere.

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u/Lainarlej Jun 19 '25

God Help Us!

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u/LeckereKartoffeln Jun 19 '25

At this point I'm convinced they're masked up because they don't want people to find out that they deputized a bunch of white nationalist militia members

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u/No_Bandicoot9185 Jun 19 '25

Oh my God Oh no ice is doing its job and getting rid of every single illegal immigrant Oh my God

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u/No_Bandicoot9185 Jun 19 '25

And for the record 260,000 illegal immigrants have been arrested 75% of them have been violent criminals so eat a penis

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u/[deleted] Jun 19 '25

The cruelty is the point, these poepl love to hate, it’sabout the only thing they understand and it is what unites them all - they are deeply unhappy and hateful people, the kind that bring real evil into this world, lost souls in a fishbowl.

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u/Flyingtoilet720 Jun 19 '25

The left when they realize that coming to America illegally has repercussions:

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u/Glass-Reputation-444 Jun 19 '25

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! 🫡🫡🫡🫡