1. United States
2. Mo.
3. Letter

Why doesn’t ICE wear uniforms, show ID and clearly show their faces during encounters with people. Is this acceptable for “so called” federal agents to take people into custody without even proving they are truly an ICE agent? Isn’t this simply kidnapping under the pretense of being some official? What are women and children supposed to do when grabbed by unidentified men and put into unmarked cars? What happens if someone resists being “kidnapped” by unidentifiable men and they truly are ICE agents, is this a crime if we cannot determine if they are ICE or criminals? Women are at great risk of being kidnapped, raped, tortured, murdered and trafficked for prostitution by real criminals, adding this layer of uncertainty that it “might” be a federal ICE agent creates a most problematic situation. As a woman, if I am being assaulted and men are attempting to kidnap me, my instincts are going to be resistance, especially if I cannot see any form of ID. I spent 35 years in the US Army Corps of Engineers, both active and civilian and I have great respect for law enforcement, but men in street clothes with covered faces and no ID is a bit terrifying and I would like an answer as to what you advise. What happens if your family member or friend faces the same situation ~~ what is the appropriate response? This is a serious question and I expect a serious answer.