Ellen Fitzpatrick
@nellvolare.bsky.social
Hmm. Lost access to my account in a phone meltdown. Yes, here I am, as Lyle sings, a dedicated Fajita.
Police departments nationwide have to retrain new hires from a military background. The military and the police are two very different missions.
January 17, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Police departments nationwide have to retrain new hires from a military background. The military and the police are two very different missions.
I went to Torquemada, so I understand.
January 16, 2026 at 5:08 AM
I went to Torquemada, so I understand.
Reposted by Ellen Fitzpatrick
And here’s my hope: that there are brave investigative journalists already inside ICE, people who went all the way in, documenting the shortcuts, the culture, the real chaos. We’re going to need them.
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You’ve Heard About Who ICE Is Recruiting. The Truth Is Far Worse. I’m the Proof.
What happens when you do minimal screening before hiring agents, arming them, and sending them into the streets? We're all finding out.
slate.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:59 PM
And here’s my hope: that there are brave investigative journalists already inside ICE, people who went all the way in, documenting the shortcuts, the culture, the real chaos. We’re going to need them.
slate.com/news-and-pol...
slate.com/news-and-pol...