Jake Paul, attending the Winter Olympics in Italy, defended ICE agents on social media, while a federal appeals court upheld a Trump-era policy allowing for the detention of illegal immigrants without bond, as reported by Fox News. These developments come amid a backdrop of shifting public opinion regarding immigration enforcement and challenges within the Justice Department.
Paul, who was in Italy to support his fiancée, speedskater Jutta Leerdam, attended an Olympic hockey game with Vice President JD Vance. Following the game, he took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his support for ICE agents, stating, "If you dont like ICE then you cant call 911 when youre in trouble. If you dont respect law enforcement agents then you shouldnt depend on them," according to Fox News.
Meanwhile, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) could lawfully deny bond hearings to immigrants arrested nationwide, as per Fox News. This decision upheld the Trump administration's mass detention policy. Attorney General Pam Bondi reacted positively to the ruling, stating the Department of Justice (DOJ) "secured yet another crucial legal vic," according to Fox News.
The Justice Department is facing its own challenges. According to data from the Office of Personnel Management, the department lost approximately 8% of its workforce between November 2024 and November 2025, as reported by The New York Times. This exodus has led to difficulties in recruiting new prosecutors. A former chief of staff to Attorney General Pam Bondi, Chad Mizelle, even posted an online "help wanted" sign to address the issue, according to The New York Times.
These events occur as public sentiment towards ICE appears to be shifting. In Chester, N.Y., a plan to convert a former distribution center into a detention facility sparked protests, foreshadowing a "souring view of President Trump's enforcement tactics," according to The New York Times. Protesters gathered to oppose the plan, highlighting the growing resistance to immigration enforcement measures.
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