Masked ICE Agents Kidnap Santa Ana with Secret Police Vibes
In June, Santa Ana, California turned into a live-action whodunit as masked, unmarked-van-driving federal agents sprinted through the streets, scaring residents into thinking kidnappings were popping off. Mayor Valerie Amezcua, 58 and understandably frazzled, asked local cops if they could muzzle the faceless ICE brigade—or at least demand license plates. Nope. Complaints to the now-shuttered DHS watchdog? Also nope. Meanwhile, ICE boasts a $10 billion annual budget plus a $7.5 billion recruiting spree throwing $50,000 signing bonuses at recruits with maybe less training than your barista. Former officials say this version of ICE is like a secret police auditioning to star in a dystopian thriller. Sadly, they’re performing live on our streets.
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Nothing says 'rule of law' like masked men in unmarked vans kidnapping folks in broad daylight while the mayor shrugs and federal watchdogs dismantle faster than common sense at a reality TV reunion.
When your city watches masked mystery men force people into vans and asks cops 'Can you stop them?' only to hear 'Nope,' you know you're not just watching a police drama, it’s the new normal.
ICE cuts watchdogs, boosts recruiting budget, and hands out $50k bonuses like Halloween candy. Meanwhile, Santa Ana residents get front-row seats to a real-life game of hide-and-seek with federal agents.
Source: Propublica | Published: 10/18/2025 | Author: by J. David McSwane and Hannah Allam
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