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New York Post
an hour ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Stephen Colbert floats masked ICE agents possibly getting shot in states with ‘Stand Your Ground' laws
'The Late Show' host Stephen Colbert questioned whether 'Stand Your Ground' laws put masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at risk of being shot during an interview with Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., on Thursday. As Democrats across the country continue to criticize the federal agency's use of masks and civilian clothing, the liberal host questioned whether officers are being put in danger in 'Stand Your Ground' states like Florida. Advertisement Colbert said he was alarmed because, 'it does feel like kidnapping, because, as you said, unmarked windowless vans will show up. Men will get out wearing masks… no identifying patches, do not identify themselves. They don't have badges.' 'They grab people and put them in a van, in a state like Florida that has a 'Stand Your Ground' law and people can open carry,' he went on. 'It's dangerous for those officers, not just for the people, because why wouldn't you think that you were being attacked?' Despite Colbert's claim, open carry is not legal in Florida. It is allowed under certain, limited circumstances, such as hunting or fishing. In February 2025, however, Governor Ron DeSantis urged the legislature to support open carry. Advertisement Earlier in the interview, Colbert asked Frost to clarify what he meant when he called the Trump administration's last round of deportations a 'taxpayer-funded kidnapping operation.' The Florida congressman argued that the 'mass deportations' promised by President Donald Trump during his 2024 campaign could hardly be classified as deportations due to a lack of legal due process for those being deported. 3 Colbert questioned whether officers are being put in danger in 'Stand Your Ground' states like Florida. Fox News 3 Border Patrol partners arrested a Mexican national wanted for murder in Mexico. @HSILosAngeles/X Advertisement 'There is no legal process for people,' he claimed. 'We have ICE federal agents pulling up, terrorizing our communities, hopping out of unmarked vans, stealing — and yes, kidnapping people. Not giving them their day in court and yes — human trafficking them to other nations, other countries around the entire world.' Frost also questioned why agents felt the need to conceal their identities in the first place. 'My other thing is, if you are proud of what you're doing, why do you have to wear a mask to do it?' he asked. 'If you are operating within the bounds of the law, you should not have to cover your face. That is the problem with ICE and with the administration right now is this whole thing is happening in the shadows.' 3 Los Angeles Police Department and protestors and ICE agents were gathered at an entrance to Dodger Stadium as ICE attempted to use the stadium parking lot as a staging area. Jonathan Alcorn/ZUMA / Advertisement Earlier this month, Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons slammed Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., on 'Fox & Friends' for their 'disgusting' rhetoric about agents masking up, which he felt put him and his officers in danger. Wu compared ICE agents wearing masks to members of the neo-Nazi group the Nationalist Social Club-131 (NSC-131) during a press conference on June 5, amid government claims that ICE agents have faced a 413% increase in assaults. Jeffries has called for the identification of ICE agents who perpetrate 'aggressive overreach.'
Newsweek
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Democrat Calls for 'Speedy Path to Citizenship' for 11 Million Migrants
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Democratic Representative Maxwell Frost has called for a simpler path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, saying that the U.S. "should document every single one of them." Speaking at a Wednesday press conference in Orlando, Florida, Frost proposed the move while announcing new legislation about transparency with ICE. If documenting "every single" undocumented immigrant happened, it would make 11 million migrants legal, according to figures from the American Immigration Council. Why It Matters Immigration has been a central pillar of Trump's second-term agenda. The president has pledged sweeping crackdowns on border security, expanded deportation operations, and an end to federal benefits for undocumented immigrants. In recent weeks, there has been public resistance to this immigration enforcement. A series of immigration raids sparked a large protest in Los Angeles earlier this month. In response to some incidents of violence and looting, Trump announced the deployment of National Guard troops. Meanwhile, there have also been legal challenges to the administration invoking the wartime Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to broaden deportation authority. Representative Maxwell Frost announces his filing of the Stop Unlawful Detention and End Mistreatment Act (SUDEM) at his office in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Representative Maxwell Frost announces his filing of the Stop Unlawful Detention and End Mistreatment Act (SUDEM) at his office in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel via AP What To Know Frost said that "being undocumented is not a crime" and called to give undocumented people "a speedy path to citizenship." The conference was called to unveil his new bill, the SUDEM Act, which stands for Stop Unlawful Detention and End Mistreatment. If passed, it would give detainees, their families and lawyers more information about who is being detained, where, when and why, the legal authority behind each detention and make public other data. What People Are Saying William F. Hall, an adjunct professor of political science and business at Webster University in St. Louis told Newsweek: "Notwithstanding the potential benefits that may be realized, if such a program to achieve a goal of mass documentation of all undocumented U.S. residents could be achieved, in my view, it would still appear that successful implementation of such an ambitious program for mass documentation of undocumented, would be highly improbable, mainly due to the estimates of the vast numbers that would be required to be documented, approximately 11-12 million, and the significant difficulties related to implementation of such an ambitious mass documentation program that would have to be successfully overcome. "This would also entail the need to develop, implement and administer a program that would require additional personnel, and perhaps even more significantly, development of a program that would allow undocumented individuals to feel safe in both accessing as well as participating in such a documentation system, two challenges that would appear to be extremely daunting at the very least and highly improbable, if not totally impractical or even impossible, especially given the current highly tense environment with respect to enforcement by ICE and implementation of immigration policies in general, at present." Frost at the conference: "I want to be clear, being undocumented is not a crime. My Republican colleagues who say I don't want any undocumented people in this country, I actually agree with you. So let's document every single one of them with a speedy path to citizenship. That's how we fix this problem." "We can't let politicians like Donald Trump pit us against one another," he added. "We are an immigrant filled community." Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican called "blanket amnesty" a "dangerous idea." "We must defend common sense and the rule of law," he wrote on X. You can't make this stuff up! At a Democrat rally today, Rep. Maxwell Frost proposed BLANKET AMNESTY for EVERY SINGLE ONE of the MILLIONS of ILLEGAL aliens Joe Biden let into the country. Republicans will never let this dangerous idea happen. We must defend common sense and the… — Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) June 18, 2025 On X, Texas Republican Brandon Gill said: "Dems want mass amnesty for every single illegal alien Joe Biden brought into our country. Why? So they can turn them into Democrat voters. And so they can rig congressional apportionment in their favor. We will never let that happen. What Happens Next Frost's bill is unlikely to pass given it would need bipartisan support and the Republicans have a majority in the House of Representatives. Nevertheless, Frost told the press he will head to Washington D.C. to gather cosponsors.
The Hill
8 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hill
Maxwell Frost: ICE ‘human trafficking' migrants to other nations
Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost (D) criticized the Trump administration for their deportation policies following national protests regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and removals. 'There is no legal process for people,' Frost said during a Thursday appearance on CBS' 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.' 'We have ICE federal agents pulling up, terrorizing our communities, hopping out of unmarked vans, stealing and yes, kidnapping people, not giving them their day in court and yes, human trafficking them to other nations, other countries around the entire world,' he added. His comments follow mass Los Angeles protests regarding ICE's detainment of 44 individuals. Local lawmakers said detention centers were overflowing with immigrants who have not been given a court date while arrests increase, leaving those in custody to sleep outside in tents. Earlier this week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said drivers in the state would not be held liable if they hit protesters blocking roadways. President Trump's border czar Tom Homan has also issued stronger deportation policies pledging to crack down on 'worksite enforcement' on Thursday and detaining illegal immigrants while on the job. The Trump administration also resumed immigration efforts at farms and hotels this week after previously pausing operations due to business owners' concerns about staffing shortages. Federal judges have recently blocked the White House's efforts to remove immigrants to places outside of their country of origin including Libya and Saudi Arabia. Frost said immigration efforts are now 'outside the bounds of the law' and fall well beyond the scope of mass deportation as the president promoted on the 2024 campaign trail. 'Due process is something that applies to every person in this country, regardless of your status,' the Florida lawmaker said. 'So this is from the party that likes to talk a lot about the American exceptionalism, but they want to rip away the few things that make our country actually exceptional. And part of that is the fact that our rights are for everybody,' he added.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Dem shredded for calling to put 'every single' illegal immigrant on a quick path to citizenship
Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., was blasted for arguing Wednesday that the best way to solve the illegal immigration crisis is by providing everyone with a path to citizenship. Frost hosted a press conference alongside multiple immigrant advocacy groups to announce his "Stop Unlawful Detention and End Mistreatment" or "SUDEM" Act. This legislation pushes for transparency in immigration detention by requiring all ICE-operated or ICE-affiliated facilities to be held accountable for their actions. Frost declared that he and his allied groups are "fighting to hold Donald Trump, his administration and this state accountable for a taxpayer-funded kidnapping program trafficking our people across the entire world that they're running under the disguise of an immigration system." 'Squad' Dem Says Trump May Jail People 'For Practicing Diversity' After Visiting Ice-detained Students After declaring that "being undocumented in this country is not a crime," the lawmaker proposed that the best way to lower the number of illegal immigrants is simply to legalize them. "We are an immigrant-filled community. We are a community filled with people. And yes, people are going to have different statuses, and to my Republican colleagues that say, "I don't want any undocumented people in this country,' I actually agree with you. So, let's document every single one of them with a speedy path to citizenship. That's how we fix this problem," Frost said. Read On The Fox News App Video of his comment drew immediate backlash online, with many arguing this is a mask-off moment for the Democratic Party agenda. "If citizenship is reduced merely to a piece of government-issued paper then it is entirely meaningless," The Federalist correspondent Brianna Lyman argued. Trump's homeland security advisor, Stephen Miller, responded to the clip by warning, "If the Democrats were to obtain full political control of Washington they would swiftly complete the project of relocating the destitute and developing nations of the world in your communities and then giving them the full rights and privileges of US citizenship." Click Here For More Coverage Of Media And Culture "Dems say the quiet part out loud - make EVERY illegal alien legal, including the murderers, rapists, and other criminals," White House deputy press secretary Abigail Jackson said. "No way in hell." "Here is an idea: no," Townhall columnist Dustin Grage replied to the video. Christina Pushaw, spokeswoman for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, replied with a simple, "Nope."Original article source: Dem shredded for calling to put 'every single' illegal immigrant on a quick path to citizenship
Business Insider
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
I left the fashion industry and became a doula — here's how I made the transition to support new parents
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jane Frost, a birth and postpartum doula in New York City. She left her job in the fashion industry to learn how to support new parents. Frost shares how she started, what she loves about it, and the challenges of the industry. The following has been edited for length and clarity. If you'd asked me 10 years ago what I wanted to do with my life, I would never have guessed that I'd someday have a successful career as a birth and postpartum doula. I studied art history in college, then moved to New York City to work in the fashion industry. For a while, I worked in marketing and styling, then transitioned into jewelry design. Eventually, I accepted that I didn't like the industry, so I quit my job and began nannying while figuring out what I wanted to do next. When the mother I worked for had her second child, it opened my eyes to the challenges of having a baby in our society. I was entering my 30s at that time, and I was shocked by how much I didn't know about pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Seeing this mother go through it all, I became interested in the world of maternal health and supporting new parents. How I got started as a doula I'd heard about doula work, so I signed up for an online training program through an organization called Bebo Mia. There are many trainings out there for doulas, and there's no universally recognized certification or degree you need to complete. The program I took lasted about 16 weeks and cost roughly $1,800. It required meeting once a week for two- to three-hour courses and included education about birth, fertility, and postpartum support. Part of this training involved attending a birth, and as soon as I showed up, I knew it was where I wanted to be. It took a while to get my first client because most people are hesitant to hire a new doula. To gain experience, I took on my first three clients pro bono. I also created an Instagram account for my business, and a more experienced doula found me through that account and reached out to me. She served as a mentor and sometimes asked me to partner with her, which was very helpful. I also work with several agencies, including NYC Birth Village Doulas, which makes finding clients much easier. About a year into my career, I decided to take a virtual 10-week training course through Manhattan Birth that focused on lactation and feeding. Many new parents want support in that area, so having that expertise has also helped me build my client base. Sometimes, I provide people only with postpartum services, meaning that I help them during the immediate period after the baby is born. More often, I offer that as part of a package that includes supporting them before, during, and after the birth, including four three-hour postpartum visits. Nowadays, I typically take on either three to four birth clients a month or a couple of birth clients and a couple of postpartum clients. How I help new parents I offer daytime support, though some postpartum doulas offer overnight help. As a lactation counselor, one of the main ways I work with new parents is by helping them get started with feeding their newborn. I help troubleshoot issues and, if needed, call in an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, a more specialized type of clinical lactation consultant, to address more complicated issues. I also help people learn the ropes of infant care. Many people want to do the first bath together because that can feel really intimidating, or I show them how to clip the baby's nails for the first time. Depending on how many visits they have with me, I may also do laundry, fold clothes, restock diapers, or make meals for them. Oftentimes, I'll tell people to just go take a nap while I watch the baby. Beyond that, I provide a lot of emotional support, like helping people process their birth and the transition they're going through. That might involve helping a couple figure out how to share the load or work together to get more sleep. The challenges and rewards of being a doula The hardest thing about being a doula is accounting for slower months and fluctuations in income. That gets easier once a doula has a lot of experience, but getting to the level where you're booked every month takes a while. Your rate as a doula is generally based on the number of clients you've supported. I've been to 60 births, and I charge $2,500 for my birth package. But someone who has been to hundreds of births might charge upward of $4,500. For hourly postpartum care, I charge $60 an hour. To account for slower periods, it helps to be flexible with the types of work you're willing to do. For instance, I sometimes work as a backup for other doulas, meaning that I fill in when they're unavailable for their clients. If there's something I didn't realize before getting into this work, it's that it's more of a sales job than I'd imagined. You need to do a lot of interviews with prospective clients, which is typically unpaid work. And you spend a lot of time talking to people about yourself and your services. Still, it's so meaningful to connect with people during this vulnerable and intimate moment in their lives. You can help bridge the gaps of our flawed medical system and help make the world of birth and parenthood less isolating for people. That message is important to me on both a personal and a societal level.
