LEMON DROP | ICE Goons Demanding Proof of Citizenship From Residents
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Takeaways
- ❖Renee Nicole Good, a US citizen, was fatally shot by ICE agent John Ross while protesting ICE in Minnesota, an act deemed a First Amendment violation.
- ❖Michael Cohen's reincarceration for publishing his book 'Disloyal' was ruled as retaliation for exercising his First Amendment rights.
- ❖Political leaders, including the Vice President and Kristi Noem, labeled Good an 'agitator' or 'terrorist,' while Donald Trump pardoned nearly 1600 January 6th participants, whom his administration called 'patriots.'
- ❖A GoFundMe campaign for the ICE agent, promoted by figures like Bill Ackman and Megyn Kelly, is criticized as supporting a constitutional violator.
- ❖ICE agents are reportedly racially profiling and demanding proof of citizenship from US citizens, despite constitutional protections.
- ❖Citizens can defend their rights by video recording interactions with law enforcement, demanding their name and badge number, and verbally asserting that they do not have to provide identification or answer questions about citizenship without cause.
Insights
1Fatal Shooting of Renee Nicole Good by ICE Agent John Ross
Renee Nicole Good, a US citizen, was shot and killed by ICE agent John Ross during a protest against ICE in Minnesota. The hosts assert that Good was peacefully protesting and smiling before the confrontation. They contend that Ross violated established protocol by standing in front of her vehicle and firing multiple shots, including two to her face at point-blank range through an open window, without being in imminent danger.
Michael Cohen details the sequence of events, stating Ross shot through the windshield, then stepped back and fired into an open driver's side window. He emphasizes that ICE training prohibits agents from standing in front of a car to stop it and that Good's actions, including showing her hands, demonstrated no threat. Don Lemon corroborates the lack of imminent danger and protocol violation.
2Weaponization of Justice and Executive Overreach on Constitutional Rights
Michael Cohen describes his own experience of reincarceration, which a federal judge determined was retaliation for exercising his First Amendment right to publish his book, 'Disloyal.' This event is framed as an example of the Department of Justice being weaponized. The hosts argue that the executive branch, under the Trump administration, has usurped powers explicitly vested in Congress by Article I of the Constitution, leading to unchecked actions by federal agencies like ICE.
Cohen recounts his 15-day solitary confinement, totaling 51 days of 'torture,' which ended after his lawyer filed a habeas corpus petition. Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein ruled it was retaliation for his First Amendment rights (). Don Lemon and Michael Cohen discuss how the executive branch is ignoring the legislative branch's constitutional authority, particularly regarding war and spending.
3Contrasting Political Narratives and Public Support for Law Enforcement Actions
The hosts criticize the Vice President, President, and Kristi Noem for labeling Renee Nicole Good a 'far-left agitator' or 'terrorist,' effectively blaming her for her own death. This narrative is starkly contrasted with Donald Trump's pardoning of nearly 1600 individuals involved in the January 6th Capitol riot, whom he called 'patriots.' They also highlight a GoFundMe campaign raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for the ICE agent, promoted by figures like Bill Ackman and Megyn Kelly, which they view as supporting a constitutional violator.
Cohen mentions the Vice President calling Good an agitator () and Kristi Noem labeling her a terrorist (). Lemon notes Trump's pardons for January 6th participants (). Both hosts express disbelief at the public support for the ICE agent via GoFundMe, questioning who would donate to someone who 'violated the First Amendment, the Constitution' (), with Cohen specifically naming Bill Ackman and Megyn Kelly as promoters (, ).
4Citizen Rights Against ICE Demands for Proof of Citizenship
The hosts detail instances where ICE agents racially profile individuals and demand proof of citizenship without legal authority. They emphasize that US citizens are not required to carry passports or birth certificates and have the right to refuse to answer questions about their citizenship or show ID unless there is a specific legal basis.
Michael Cohen describes a YouTube video where ICE agents question a Black man about his citizenship in a parking lot (). Don Lemon shares examples of citizens successfully refusing to answer ICE questions and demanding agents leave (). They advise citizens to record interactions and demand agents' names and badge numbers, noting that police are legally obligated to identify themselves (, ).
Lessons
- Always record interactions with law enforcement or ICE agents using your cell phone to document events and protect your rights.
- Politely and firmly ask law enforcement or ICE agents to identify themselves by full name and badge number before engaging in any conversation.
- Peacefully assert your constitutional rights by stating you do not have to show identification or answer questions about your citizenship without a warrant or probable cause, and instruct them to leave if they are on private property or harassing you.
Notable Moments
Michael Cohen recounts his reincarceration for publishing his book 'Disloyal,' which a federal judge ruled as retaliation for exercising his First Amendment rights.
This personal account provides a concrete example of the weaponization of the Department of Justice and the vulnerability of free speech, even for prominent figures, under perceived executive overreach.
The hosts highlight the stark contrast between political figures labeling Renee Nicole Good a 'terrorist' for protesting and Donald Trump pardoning nearly 1600 January 6th Capitol rioters, calling them 'patriots.'
This comparison exposes a perceived hypocrisy in political discourse and the selective application of labels, underscoring a partisan double standard regarding civil disobedience and violence.
Don Lemon and Michael Cohen provide examples of citizens successfully asserting their rights against ICE agents who were demanding proof of citizenship, including a Somali Uber driver who 'dressed them down' with his intelligence.
These anecdotes offer empowering demonstrations of how ordinary citizens can effectively use their constitutional knowledge and recording devices to deter unlawful harassment by federal agents, reinforcing the importance of civic education and self-advocacy.
Quotes
"When you weaponize the Department of Justice, there is no boundary that they cannot violate."
"If they can do something like that to me, imagine what they can do to you."
"Just because you don't like what somebody's saying doesn't mean you get to shoot him in the face."
"The Constitution isn't for Democrats, Republicans, independents. It's for all Americans."
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