The article discusses the lack of transparency and accountability in the US government, particularly in the immigration enforcement agency ICE. It highlights how federal agents wear patches with personal or political messages on their uniforms, which are not publicly disclosed by the agencies. The article also mentions that some officers have been spotted wearing Superman patches after actor Dean Cain announced his intention to join the agency.
The article criticizes the Trump administration's efforts to undermine democratic institutions and the free press, and argues that this is having a devastating impact on journalism in the US. It states that The Intercept, an independent news organization, is fighting back against these efforts but needs to expand its reporting capacity to effectively cover the growing crisis.
The article provides several examples of how ICE has used secrecy and intimidation to avoid accountability, including:
* Refusing to provide images of patches worn by agents
* Failing to disclose information about officers accused of crimes
* Using vague language to describe their actions
* Threatening reporters who investigate them
The article concludes that the Trump administration's attacks on democratic institutions and the free press are having a devastating impact on journalism in the US, and that The Intercept needs support from readers to continue its reporting.
The article criticizes the Trump administration's efforts to undermine democratic institutions and the free press, and argues that this is having a devastating impact on journalism in the US. It states that The Intercept, an independent news organization, is fighting back against these efforts but needs to expand its reporting capacity to effectively cover the growing crisis.
The article provides several examples of how ICE has used secrecy and intimidation to avoid accountability, including:
* Refusing to provide images of patches worn by agents
* Failing to disclose information about officers accused of crimes
* Using vague language to describe their actions
* Threatening reporters who investigate them
The article concludes that the Trump administration's attacks on democratic institutions and the free press are having a devastating impact on journalism in the US, and that The Intercept needs support from readers to continue its reporting.