The current political climate in the United States is undeniably at one of its lowest points in recent memory. Various factions within the government are reportedly involved in the practice of abducting individuals from public areas and sending them to other countries, justifying these actions on the grounds that the individuals are undocumented immigrants. Recently, a man from Seattle, Washington (source), appeared before a judge in Sunnyside to warn that bounty hunting is poised to become the next phase of ICE kidnappings. Essentially, the safety and freedom of American citizens could soon be at significant risk.
“My god, everyone watch this. This is a bounty hunter in Seattle and he said hiring bounty hunters is the next ICE wave. Bounty hunter squads are already being created. $1000 for every person they nab.”
— Denise Wheeler (profile)
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In the video, a man addresses a judge in Sunnyside, Washington, speaking about what he describes as the next wave of ICE operations. He identifies himself as a bounty hunter from Seattle, Washington, and claims his team has been notified that they will be actively involved in what he calls the second wave of ICE kidnappings. Alarmingly, he alleges that these kidnappings will be officially deputized by ICE itself, with bounty hunters receiving payments ranging from $1,000 to $1,500 per individual detained.
“So basically they are going to be snatching people off of the streets who they THINK are illegals. Isn’t that racial profiling? Innocent people are going to be disappeared forever.”
This arrangement presents a lucrative opportunity for those in the bounty hunting profession. The man explains that since these operations will follow ICE’s protocols, bounty hunters will not require warrants or need to observe strict legal boundaries during their activities. During his testimony, he was interrupted by an individual who accused him of spreading panic. The bounty hunter countered by stating that his intention was not to incite fear but to inform the public about the realities of these covert activities.
Shortly thereafter, a man clad in a black durag, black hoodie, and black face mask was asked to leave the stand. It remains uncertain whether this individual was attempting to provoke mass alarm or if the bounty hunter’s claims hold truth. While some may find these statements implausible, the fact remains that ICE and the current administration have engaged in actions previously considered unimaginable.
