Miami, FL – Recent incidents involving the erroneous detention of U.S. citizens by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have brought to light a controversial practice of offering cash bonuses for deporting immigrants. The cases of Kenny Laynez, arrested in Florida, and Miguel Ponce Junior, detained in Texas, both U.S. citizens, highlight concerns among civil rights advocates regarding ICE’s enforcement tactics. Kenny Laynez was violently arrested in Florida, with agents reportedly mentioning "bonuses" during his detention. He was released after six hours once his U.S. citizenship was verified. Similarly, Miguel Ponce Junior, a Texas-born U.S. citizen, was detained after a traffic stop and later released when ICE acknowledged their error. A New York Times report, cited in the video, revealed an internal ICE email that offered cash bonuses to agents for swiftly deporting immigrants. Although ICE later stated this pilot program was canceled and "never in effect," civil rights defenders express deep concern. They argue that such incentives could motivate agents to conduct unjustified detentions, potentially leading to human rights violations. The Trump administration has significantly increased resources for ICE, aiming for a target of one million deportations annually. Despite this, current deportation figures remain below those of the Obama administration. Critics question the ethical implications of performance-based bonuses in immigration enforcement, fearing it may prioritize quotas over due process and human rights.
Kenny Lainez, ciudadano de EEUU, fue detenido violentamente y liberado seis horas después; el caso reaviva las dudas sobre incentivos para deportar m…
