Kim Kardashian’s criticism of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportation methods led to a fierce argument, showing how divided people are about immigration enforcement in the United States. Kardashian’s first statement called ICE’s actions cruel, focusing on how families are split apart and the wider effects on immigrant communities.
As found by the NY Post, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fired back strongly through Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. Instead of responding to Kardashian’s concerns about the overall process or the harm done to families, McLaughlin took a different approach. She publicly shared mugshots and criminal records of several undocumented immigrants who had recently been arrested.
