However, We Demand Accountability and Equal Enforcement.

Five Ways ICE Can Improve Accountability in Black Neighborhoods

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1. Mandatory, always‑on body‑camera use Ensuring cameras are activated during all enforcement actions would prevent disputes over what occurred and protect both residents and officers.
2. Independent oversight and misconduct review A civilian‑led board could review use‑of‑force incidents, false statements, and complaints, preventing situations like Bovino’s contradictory testimony.
3. Respectful coordination with local police ICE agents should be required to follow protocols that reinforce—not undermine—the work of local officers who already have community relationships.
4. Transparent reporting of operations Regular public briefings, data releases, and community meetings would reduce fear and confusion about enforcement actions.
5. Equal enforcement standards applied to all individuals' Immigration enforcement should focus on conduct—fraud, overstays, criminal activity—without bias or selective targeting, reinforcing fairness and trust.

Conclusion

The controversies surrounding “Operation Midway Blitz” highlight the consequences of unchecked federal power, unreliable testimony, and excessive force. Judge Ellis’s findings, the appeals court’s intervention, and the emergence of a new lawsuit all point to a system in need of reform. Strengthening accountability, transparency, and respect for Black communities is essential for rebuilding trust. Black Lives Matter, and our community supports fair and accountable ICE enforcement. We expect agents to respect the hard‑working police officers who serve our neighborhoods, and we want immigration laws applied evenly to anyone committing fraud or overstaying visas, without bias or favoritism.