ICE budget now bigger than most of the world's militaries
www.newsweek.com
Donald Trump wants to inject $150 billion into his immigration crackdown over the next four years.

The Senate has passed a bill making Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) the U.S.'s largest interior law enforcement agency with funding for Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agenda higher than most of the world’s militaries, including Israel’s.

Pending its passage in the House of Representatives, Trump’s bill could mean a massive increase in ICE funding as part of an immigration enforcement agenda worth $150 billion over four years.

This figure is more than the annual military budget of Italy, which at $30.8 billion, is the world’s 16th highest defense spender for this year according to tracker Global Fire Power.

It is also higher than military spending for Israel, ($30 billion), the Netherlands ($27 billion) and Brazil ($26.1 billion).

  • MiDaBa@lemmy.ml
    7·
    4 days ago

    Its probably time we all become the gun nuts at least while they still let us

    • skuzz@discuss.tchncs.de
      4·
      4 days ago

      There were already talks in the p2025 circles about ceasing civilian firearms in some fashion and then allowing “permits” at some future time for “loyal” gun owners. Wouldn’t be surprised if they’ll still try it.

      • MonkeMischief@lemmy.today
        2·
        3 days ago

        Actually really curious as to the exact wording of this.

        Because I wonder if this one in particular were better publicized, if it would turn some percentage of hardcore single-issue 2A types against the regime, if they put their money where their (very loud) mouths are.

        It seems like it wouldn’t work, but I imagine if we can broadcast a lot of “Are you STILL so sure they’re not the bad guys?!” messages with receipts, it could eventually change some minds.

        Even if they want to get back to arguing with us over the dinner table when the dust settles, we need everyone we can get.

          • MonkeMischief@lemmy.today
            2·
            2 days ago

            Your integrity and commitment to transparency and truth is most honorable and appreciated.

            Thank you for the update and for being a shining example the rest of us should follow. Stay safe out there. <3

            • skuzz@discuss.tchncs.de
              2·
              6 hours ago

              I appreciate that, it is a thin line to ride, social comments can be whatever they want, do you want a free dopamine hit? Or hope to share information even when you end up being wrong in the process? It can even be affected by current moods.

              For whatever it is worth, I just try to hopefully post enough helpful stuff to overall average being useful versus accidentally spreading disinformation. Although everyone trying to be their own truth filter alone is very exhausting. Especially without inducing bias. Not looking for credit in this either, just, I hope we could all aspire to be better-er, even if only a tiny bit.

              Also, just human, so not all posts are gold, or bronze, hahahaha…

              Stay safe!