From my personal experience and observation, discussions around ICE often miss the deeper historical and systemic roots that shape its actions today. ICE was not simply created to manage immigration as many believe; rather, it functions as a mechanism tied to broader American political agendas rooted in fascist traditions. This perspective aligns with how ICE leverages fear and racial tensions to justify violence, often targeting working-class communities and migrants. The rhetoric around immigration has long been a tool to distract the working class from other social injustices, and ICE acts as an enforcer of this distraction, maintaining structures of power and privilege. Moreover, the shift in audience mentioned in the imagery text resonates with what I've seen in current social climates. Whereas previous policies might have been hidden behind sanitized political language, there is now an open display of white supremacist pride and violence, which signals a dangerous normalization of extremist ideologies. Resistance to ICE should therefore be understood not just as immigration reform but as part of a larger struggle against systemic racism and fascism. Through community organizing and militant resistance, rather than mere debate over policy, we can begin to dismantle the power structures ICE supports. This insight has helped me engage in more effective advocacy and dialogue, reminding me that addressing ICE's role requires confronting the underlying fear, hatred, and misuse of power—not just focusing narrowly on immigration laws. Recognizing this helps create strategies that amplify marginalized voices and promote genuine social justice.