The hypocrisy among Democrats regarding their stance on surveillance cameras related to immigration enforcement. It contrasts their support for body cameras on ICE agents with their historical opposition to surveillance technology at the U. S. border.
1. Democrats' Current Stance: Senator Chuck Schumer pushes for ICE agents to wear body cameras to prevent overreach, calling them “secret police. ”
2. Historical Opposition: Democrats have consistently opposed the use of surveillance cameras at the border. For example, during the voting for the Secure Fence Act of 2006 and subsequent funding bills, a majority of Democrats voted against measures to increase border surveillance.
3. Recent Votes: In the 2017 “Make America Secure Appropriations Act,” 187 out of 192 Democratic votes opposed border enforcement funding, demonstrating a consistent trend against enhancing border security with technology.
4. Resistance to Technology: During the Trump administration, Democrats critiqued proposed technological solutions for border security, opting for a preference for “smart technology” while voting against it in practice.
5. Broken Surveillance: Internal Border Patrol reports indicated that about 30% of border surveillance cameras were offline, but there was no Democratic outcry for repair or enhanced monitoring.
The article argues that Democrats cannot credibly demand increased surveillance on ICE agents while having blocked similar measures for securing the border in the past. It calls into question the standards of both parties concerning immigration enforcement amid significant illegal immigration.
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