Laura Crossett
@newrambler.bsky.social
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"She seems like an interesting character." librarian | writer | Iowa native, Wyoming expatriate, NYC aspirant | comms @libraryfutures.bsky.social newrambler.net
"She seems like an interesting character." librarian | writer | Iowa native, Wyoming expatriate, NYC aspirant | comms @libraryfutures.bsky.social newrambler.net
![Dear Ms. Crossett,
Thank you for contacting me about federal immigration enforcement. It is important for me to hear from folks in Iowa on matters like this.
No doubt Americans have firm disagreements on immigration, but it is essential for all of us, regardless of our political beliefs, to remain united behind a shared desire for the best future of our country. While I support Americans' right to protest peacefully, no disagreement justifies violence.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) data show Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) law enforcement officers have faced a dramatic rise in violent incidents and threats while carrying out their duties over the past year. [highlight] Reported figures include a 3,200 percent increase in vehicle-ramming incidents,[end highlight] an 8,000 percent increase in death threats, and a 1,300 percent increase in assaults against officers.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:vy363avtxv3fhv23kfj7lwrz/bafkreibql2wcxactnmtwash2pgdrwzv5yhodzjgvjheukcldfsbz43ugsy)
