Summary
New billboards in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, are criticizing ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) and are causing a debate in a county that showed strong support for Donald Trump in the 2024 election. The billboards, organized by a nonprofit and an activist, are meant to raise awareness about immigration issues as they criticize ICE's enforcement actions. This debate highlights the ongoing national conversation about immigration policies and their enforcement.
Key Facts
- Billboards in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, criticize ICE with the message "Without due process, it's just kidnapping. ICE out of Lancaster."
- These billboards are located near an Amtrak station and along Prince Street.
- Lancaster County supported Donald Trump with 57.2% of the votes in the 2024 presidential election.
- The nonprofit Lancaster Stands Up and local activist Alison Moon funded the billboards to raise awareness on immigration.
- ICE is under scrutiny for its enforcement actions, especially related to plans to deport many immigrants without legal status.
- A retired ICE agent disputed the billboards' message, stating the agency follows legal procedures.
- The Department of Homeland Security has reported increased assaults on ICE agents.
