Jenn Budd
@jennbudd.bsky.social
Author of Against the Wall. HBO documentary Critical Incident. https://jennbudd.net/
What’s this we shit? Plenty have been sounding the alarm.
How did this one random sub-agency of DHS become America’s secret police force, with a larger budget than many entire states?
We’re so stuck on this absurd theoretical debate over “do we need immigration enforcement” that we missed Trump building himself a vast paramilitary army
We’re so stuck on this absurd theoretical debate over “do we need immigration enforcement” that we missed Trump building himself a vast paramilitary army
"ICE plans to spend $38.3 billion turning warehouses into detention centers." www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
February 14, 2026 at 3:57 AM
What’s this we shit? Plenty have been sounding the alarm.
February 14, 2026 at 12:31 AM
While the media sells ICE’s shake down man, Homan, as a reasonable mass deportation officer, remember he is also spending billions of tax payer dollars on concentration warehouses.
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What do you call warehouses full of humans?
Podcast Episode · Next Comes What · 02/12/2026 · 28m
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February 13, 2026 at 6:37 PM
While the media sells ICE’s shake down man, Homan, as a reasonable mass deportation officer, remember he is also spending billions of tax payer dollars on concentration warehouses.
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Another shooting case falls apart (this time ICE, not CBP).
These are the Venezuelans that ICE excused shooting by claiming they beat him w/shovels.
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These are the Venezuelans that ICE excused shooting by claiming they beat him w/shovels.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Another shooting case falls apart (this time ICE, not CBP).
These are the Venezuelans that ICE excused shooting by claiming they beat him w/shovels.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
These are the Venezuelans that ICE excused shooting by claiming they beat him w/shovels.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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On Substack:
On Substack:
February 13, 2026 at 2:42 AM
BTW: I have my blog on Ghost. You can end your subscription here and sign back up on Ghost. I offer a free month to cover overlap. Podcasts and other videos are on Borderland Talk on YouTube , audio on Apple. borderland-talk.ghost.io
On Substack:
On Substack:
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Fascinating interview.
She knows exactly who the Border Patrol are because she was one of them. Insider information.
She knows exactly who the Border Patrol are because she was one of them. Insider information.
February 12, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Fascinating interview.
She knows exactly who the Border Patrol are because she was one of them. Insider information.
She knows exactly who the Border Patrol are because she was one of them. Insider information.
2019 study on Border Patrol pursuits: www.latimes.com/projects/la-...
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High-speed car chase involving federal agent ended with multi-car crash at Nina’s in St. Paul • Minnesota Reformer
A high-speed car chase that involved a man and a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent on Wednesday ended with a multi-car crash outside Nina’s Coffee Cafe in St. Paul. The man was transporte...
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February 12, 2026 at 1:33 AM
2019 study on Border Patrol pursuits: www.latimes.com/projects/la-...
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The IDF has closed dozens of investigations into alleged war-crimes by its soldiers in Gaza, delaying any publicity of that fact due to concerns it would draw the attention of the ICC or ICJ.
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IDF closes dozens of alleged pre-2025 war crime cases | The Jerusalem Post
The publication of such cases was delayed by fear of abuse by ICJ and ICC. The IDF says the cases are justified under laws of war.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:30 PM
The IDF has closed dozens of investigations into alleged war-crimes by its soldiers in Gaza, delaying any publicity of that fact due to concerns it would draw the attention of the ICC or ICJ.
www.jpost.com/arab-israeli...
www.jpost.com/arab-israeli...
I love that I wrote even when no one was reading. From last August on why they bust windows:
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February 11, 2026 at 9:26 PM
I love that I wrote even when no one was reading. From last August on why they bust windows:
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We now have confirmation that the Social Circle warehouse cost ICE $130 million, bringing the total spent on warehouses to $714 million. ICE is also reportedly planning on buying a second warehouse in Oakwood, GA and is finalizing the sale now.
Billions more will be spent on retrofitting/staffing.
Billions more will be spent on retrofitting/staffing.
February 10, 2026 at 10:15 PM
We now have confirmation that the Social Circle warehouse cost ICE $130 million, bringing the total spent on warehouses to $714 million. ICE is also reportedly planning on buying a second warehouse in Oakwood, GA and is finalizing the sale now.
Billions more will be spent on retrofitting/staffing.
Billions more will be spent on retrofitting/staffing.
Just like the coverups in CBP & ICE, investigators refuse to interview the victims. Pattern & practice.
Jayapal: To the survivors in the room, if you are willing, please stand. And if you are willing, please raise your hands. If you have still not been able to meet with this DOJ. Please note for the record that every single survivor has raised their hand.
February 11, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Just like the coverups in CBP & ICE, investigators refuse to interview the victims. Pattern & practice.
I am creating a new website to house my work. My understanding is that Substack is becoming far right, & I am concerned about shadow banning. It at least will allow reporters to reach me through here instead of constantly calling my publisher. jennbudd.net
Jenn Budd
Author focusing on US Border Patrol and immigration enforcement.
jennbudd.net
February 11, 2026 at 4:26 PM
I am creating a new website to house my work. My understanding is that Substack is becoming far right, & I am concerned about shadow banning. It at least will allow reporters to reach me through here instead of constantly calling my publisher. jennbudd.net
This is how Scott investigates:
February 11, 2026 at 1:00 AM
This is how Scott investigates:
Then prove that the protestors are paid Rodney. You got over 60k officers. Run an investigation and prove it.
KNOTT: Why is it that there is so much tension in Minneapolis/St Paul right now?
SCOTT: Because paid agitators are actively trying to stop law enforcement action. Without that, you wouldn't even have any idea most of these arrests were taking place
SCOTT: Because paid agitators are actively trying to stop law enforcement action. Without that, you wouldn't even have any idea most of these arrests were taking place
February 11, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Then prove that the protestors are paid Rodney. You got over 60k officers. Run an investigation and prove it.