Accountability for ICE
“Protesters gathered in Modesto to rally against ICE, the killing of Renee Good,” (modbee.com, Jan. 12)
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has a responsibility to enforce the law, and its officers should not be treated as the “enemy.” But accountability matters! People want the law enforced, but they also expect officers to respect the limits of that law.
Immigration enforcement should never be cruel. Discretion is a regular part of policing in every other area, and immigration should be no different. Most immigrants deported are not hardened criminals and pose no threat to our country. The answer is not mass deportations but meaningful immigration reform. Enforcement should focus on individuals who present real safety risks while showing compassion toward families, long‑term residents and people without a violent criminal history…