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Irish_Dem

(72,217 posts)
3. The viciousness and number of kidnappings suggested ICE gets a bounty per head.
Fri Jun 20, 2025, 12:00 PM
Jun 20

So this is not a surprise.

snowybirdie

(6,202 posts)
4. Has anyone found out
Fri Jun 20, 2025, 12:01 PM
Jun 20

why Immigrants became the most important issue in the USA as of January 20, 2025? Seems like it was so sudden.

gab13by13

(28,821 posts)
8. Well, Malcolm Nance talked about a contract
Fri Jun 20, 2025, 12:18 PM
Jun 20

given to Eric Prince to deport 100,000 people. No proof of its existence but why are they hiding their faces and not wearing proper uniforms?

Vinca

(52,361 posts)
6. Off topic, but I'm currently reading Don Winslow. One of my favorite authors and I just discovered him last year.
Fri Jun 20, 2025, 12:08 PM
Jun 20

krawhitham

(4,997 posts)
7. That's one guy on the internet making a claim, with ZERO PROOF.
Fri Jun 20, 2025, 12:17 PM
Jun 20
I am told provides the same amount of proof as trump's 'a lot of people' say claims


gab13by13

(28,821 posts)
9. Malcolm Nance talked about Eric Prince's deal,
Fri Jun 20, 2025, 12:20 PM
Jun 20

He isn't always right but he said it publicly on the Stephanie Miller show.

awesomerwb1

(4,788 posts)
10. It is not far fetched at all
Fri Jun 20, 2025, 12:23 PM
Jun 20

If you watch videos, and there are plenty of them, you will see "ICE agents" without proper gear. Some of the gear looks like they just bought it from an Army surplus store. You can tell they are not trained and very vicious. Some are also driving their own vehicles.

LatteLady

(73 posts)
11. Opportunity to infiltrate!
Fri Jun 20, 2025, 01:46 PM
Jun 20

If they’re taking goons off the street, putting them
In costumes, and giving them target lists, let’s go get some lists and protect these listed people!

hay rick

(8,878 posts)
12. Sign me up! LOL
Fri Jun 20, 2025, 01:58 PM
Jun 20

I have a cape! I may be turning 80 next month but I think I can still cosplay a goon. Between your latte and my cape, the bad guys don't stand a chance.

Karasu

(1,591 posts)
13. I figured this was obvious, since there's no way ICE has anywhere near enough agents to do all the shit they've
Fri Jun 20, 2025, 02:23 PM
Jun 20

already done.

Captain Zero

(8,114 posts)
14. I wonder if they have to pay for their lists?
Fri Jun 20, 2025, 02:35 PM
Jun 20

I can see Trump grifting govt. money this way.

S/V Loner

(9,390 posts)
15. DHS contract with Constellis Holdings a Eric Prince company...
Fri Jun 20, 2025, 02:37 PM
Jun 20

I am sure that DHS would use Constellis personnel any way they would like.

19AQMM21D0011 - PROFESSIONAL SECURITY SERVICES CONTRACT WORLDWIDE ...
Federal Contract Award Search » IDC Award - Worldwide Protective Services III (WPS III)

This IDC contract for Facility/Physical Security > Security and Protection was awarded in FY2021 on Dec 11, 2020 to Constellis by Bureau of Diplomatic Security. There have been $433.6M in obligations to date with a ceiling value of $1.7B, showing a 25% burn rate so far on the contract. The contract was not competed under any preference program with 6 offers received. We expect a 6 year duration with ultimate completion date of Feb 10, 2026.

Constellis is a contractor located in VA, doing primarily Security Guard/Protection Services work for Homeland Security (DHS). The company receives $835.8M annually in federal awards (as of FY2020). Also, they have shown success winning IDC contracts concentrated mainly on a singular customer focused portfolio.

S/V Loner

(9,390 posts)
16. Another Constellis contract awarded by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
Fri Jun 20, 2025, 02:41 PM
Jun 20

Constellis Awarded $8.3 Million Contract

by Darren Wall, on Aug 24, 2023 9:47:48 AM

Constellis, a leading provider of essential risk management and mission support services to government and commercial clients worldwide, has been awarded an $8.3 million contract by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Constellis Awarded $8.3 Million Contract

The contract, which was awarded on May 4, 2023, will see Constellis' OMNIPLEX division provide background investigative services to support the USCIS mission.

*** Another Eric Prince company is Triple Canopy that has won many contracts.

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