Tero
Philosopher
Brett Kavanaugh explains that SCOTUS really IS doing racism
He showed his whole hood.
Kavanaugh went on to grossly mischaracterize the nature of the roving immigration patrols. Here’s his cheerful description of the interactions:
Here’s how Judge Frimpong, who actually heard testimony from the plaintiffs, characterized it:Importantly, reasonable suspicion means only that immigration officers may briefly stop the individual and inquire about immigration status. If the person is a US citizen or otherwise lawfully in the United States, that individual will be free to go after the brief encounter. Only if the person is illegally in the United States may the stop lead to further immigration proceedings.
Agents and officers approach suddenly and in large numbers in military style or SWAT clothing, heavily armed with weapons displayed, masked, and with their vest displaying a generic "POLICE" patch (if any display at all). Agents typically position themselves around individuals, aggressively engage them, and/or shout commands, making it nearly impossible for individuals to decline to answer their questions. When individuals have tried to avoid an encounter with agents and officers, they have been followed and pushed to the ground, sometimes even beaten, and then taken away.
