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Democrats in Congress erupted in fury Saturday after federal agents fatally shot a man in Minneapolis, with some calling to deploy the National Guard and partially shut down the government in response. Why it matters: Democrats are growing ever more strident in their criticism of ICE, Customs and Border Patrol and other immigration authorities as the Trump administration has used the agencies to swarm cities across the country. All but six of the House's 213 Democrats voted this week against a bill funding the Department of Homeland Security over concerns about a lack of constraints on ICE and CBP agents. The bill passed the House but needs support from at least seven Senate Democrats, who are now under more pressure than ever to block it. "The Senate should reject the DHS funding bill next week until significant reforms are added to the bill. We need a complete overhaul," Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-R.I.) said in a post on X.

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[–] ThePowerOfGeek@lemmy.world 24 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

These articles...

fatally shot

The word they're looking for is 'murdered '.

[–] I_Jedi@lemmy.today 2 points 29 minutes ago

Nah.

The correct verbiage is "summarily executed".

[–] gAlienLifeform@lemmy.world 56 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) said in a statement to Axios: "This tragic event requires a thorough and independent investigation with full transparency."

However this fuckin shithead is feeling today it isn't nearly badly enough

[–] LordMayor@piefed.social 28 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

Isn’t that the guy Trump pardoned? He doesn’t give a shit.

[–] I_Jedi@lemmy.today 20 points 2 hours ago

"Yeah, uh, can you guys whip up a PR statement for me? Oh, and make me sound bereaved. The voters love that."

[–] GhostPain@lemmy.world 25 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

"We're only allowed to give stern warnings by our billionaire donors, but if 100 more of you get shot and die maybe we'll escalate it to an impotent fiery speech".

Damn, living in an oligarchy sucks.

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 9 points 59 minutes ago (1 children)

Remember how Democrats responded to Columbia students protesting Palestine injustice?

But I guess this latest killing by ICE requires more introspection and soul searching.

[–] Formfiller@lemmy.world 3 points 54 minutes ago (1 children)

The democrats are also owned by Israel. Our government is occupied by Israel as soon as the Epstein files drop their leverage is gone. The corrupt politicians and Israel would rather burn our country to the ground than lose their grip on power

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 1 points 43 minutes ago* (last edited 42 minutes ago)

The democrats are also owned by Israel.

Biden was the beating heart of the pro-Israeli Senate caucus. His elevation to President enabled the Holocaust in Gaza.

Liberals don't want to deal with that, because all they care about is Beating Trump. They'll tolerate any amount of fascism, just so long as their team is in charge

as soon as the Epstein files drop their leverage is gone

That's pure cope

[–] SarcasticMan@lemmy.world 11 points 1 hour ago

They won't do shit. They won't risk the paycheck. They won't stand in session and shame these cock suckers for the absolute scum they are. They won't sit in or walk out. They won't stand on their soapbox screaming about justice until their throats bleed. They won't give back the money their problematic donors have given. They won't stand arm in arm with the people being murdered in the street.

They will hem and haw and say everything you want to hear but they will still be complicit. It’s a living, not a calling. At the end of the day, political office is a paycheck, and they really dont give a shit about you.

We are so fucked, it's silly, clown fucking egregious. Good luck out there, God bless, and watch your top knot.

[–] stylusmobilus@aussie.zone 27 points 2 hours ago (3 children)

There will be a stern letter and a few signs help up. ‘ICE Kills’

[–] slothrop@lemmy.ca 22 points 1 hour ago (2 children)
[–] Hackworth@piefed.ca 9 points 1 hour ago (1 children)
[–] Zaktor@sopuli.xyz 4 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

That scene hit so hard when I first saw it and it's only gotten worse since then.

[–] stylusmobilus@aussie.zone 4 points 1 hour ago

Holy shit haven’t seen an Archie comic in a while.

[–] gAlienLifeform@lemmy.world 18 points 2 hours ago* (last edited 2 hours ago) (1 children)

The bill [funding DHS without constraining ICE or CBP] passed the House but needs support from at least seven Senate Democrats, who are now under more pressure than ever to block it.

Not saying they will, but the Dems totally could do something about this right now. Call and/or email your senator.

[–] stylusmobilus@aussie.zone 9 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

call or email…

Good advice for US citizens. Call or email your Senators.

[–] Zaktor@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 hour ago

I've emailed Brian Schatz (who is usually considered kind of weakly progressive but folded during the earlier shutdown) twice before the shooting and requested a response. I've received nothing back and I'm really fucking worried he's going to fold again.

You'd think funding the gestapo right after a public murder would be a toxic vote, but these motherfuckers always seem to weasel their way into doing absolutely nothing.

[–] TheGoldenV@lemmy.world 10 points 2 hours ago (2 children)

And just after they authorized more taxpayer money for the Nazis. Boy they must be just the most slightly bit embarrassed.

It’s almost like controlled opposition.

Maybe another YouTube sound bite where you try to make a MAGAt “feel ashamed?” That’ll get us there!

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 1 points 55 minutes ago

It's almost like controlled opposition.

That's Russia talk! I won't hear another word.

[–] stylusmobilus@aussie.zone 5 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

It is controlled opposition. I think they’ve been threatened and they’re frightened, personally.

[–] Deceptichum@quokk.au 6 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

I think they’re all rich and have more to lose from a mass uprising than they do ICE.

[–] stylusmobilus@aussie.zone 3 points 1 hour ago

That’s another distinct possibility, yes

[–] Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

Every American should be calling their congressional reps regarding the ICE funding.

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 2 points 59 minutes ago

One sec, I'm on hold with Dan Crenshaw's office

[–] Vertelleus@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 hour ago* (last edited 1 hour ago) (2 children)

Modern Democrats congress critters always chicken out. Prove me wrong.

[–] Formfiller@lemmy.world 1 points 52 minutes ago

They don’t chicken out they perform political theater to appease the Israeli lobby and the oligarchs most are bought and paid for. The few good ones have their wings clipped https://www.trackaipac.com/congress

[–] foggy@lemmy.world 2 points 57 minutes ago

Good thing you just agreed to give them more fucking money you equally traitorous fucks.

All the national guard will do is officially begin the civil war.

Cool.

We never shoulda bailed out the fucking banks.

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour ago