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Trump administration's tongue-in-cheek names for immigration operations praised and slammed
The Department of Homeland Security’s use of mocking operation names for immigration raids has drawn criticism from Democrats and support from Republicans, highlighting political divides.
- The Department of Homeland Security's naming of immigrant enforcement operations receives mixed reactions, with Congressman Jimmy Gomez stating that the names send a message that immigrants in the U.S. are 'sub-human.'
- Congressman Brandon Gill believes the names show President Donald Trump's seriousness about controlling illegal immigration and securing the border.
- Numerous immigration detention facilities in the U.S. have been given names like 'Speedway Slammer' and 'Alligator Alcatraz,' which Hector Diaz describes as marketing tactics that troll immigrant communities.
- Chellie Pingree criticized the branding as 'racist and degrading,' echoing concerns from Sheena Bellows about its negative impact on business and civic life in Maine.
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Trump administration's tongue-in-cheek names for immigration operations praised and slammed
The Department of Homeland Security’s approach to naming immigrant enforcement operations elicits polarizing opinions: Are the names funny or offensive?
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