Amid tensions over President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in Minnesota and beyond, federal agents were told this week that they have broader power to arrest people without a warrant, according to an internal Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo reviewed by The New York Times.
BASH: Wouldn't ICE wearing body cameras help with what you're describing? RON JOHNSON: I don't have a problem with that personally, but that's not what I heard what Democrats were demanding. Their primary demand was judicial warrants, which is completely unacceptable.
-- Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) Feb 1, 2026 at 9:43 AM
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@#7 ... They're giving ICE unlimited power in order to force a confrontation that finally gives the Executive Branch the authority to declare Martial Law. ...
It looks to be more extensive than just that ...
For example ...
Border Patrol Bets on Small Drones to Expand US Surveillance Reach (December 2025)
www.wired.com
... Federal records show CBP is moving from testing small drones to making them standard surveillance tools, expanding a network that can follow activity in real time and extend well beyond the border. ...
ICE Preps For New Hiring Surge' With AI Drones, Armor And Weapons (September 2025)
www.forbes.com
... Contract records show ICE is arming its new agents with military-grade gear, from Silicon Valley's autonomous drones to Glock handguns. ...
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