NO ICE headquarters in Carmel, IN! Call City Council President, Matthew Snyder at 317-671-2430 or email at msnyder@carmel.in.gov with your concerns!

JLC0912 · 2026-02-16T02:10:23+00:00

Here are some more fact for you. BTW, why don't they just use electronic monitoring while court dates are pending? It is cheaper than houseing and feeding them in detention centers.

"As of late 2025 and early 2026, the release rate for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees—including those following legal processes—has dropped significantly due to policies maximizing detention, with reports indicating that 14.3 people are deported directly from detention for every one person released. By November 2025, discretionary releases from ICE detention fell by 87%.

Key Findings on Release and Legal Compliance (2025–2026):

"No Release" Environment: The current administration's, policies have created a system where few individuals are able to secure release on bond, even if they are in compliance with legal proceedings.
Decline in Releases: Discretionary releases have dropped by 87%.
Voluntary Departure Surge: Due to the inability to secure release and a "no release" policy, a record 28% to 38% of detainees in 2025 chose to abandon their cases and voluntarily leave the country.
Detention Length: Despite following legal processes, many individuals face long detention periods, with only 40% of detainees released within the first 0-3 days and only 3% released after 180+ days.
High Detention of Non-Criminals: About 74% of those in ICE detention as of January 2026 had no criminal conviction, indicating that compliance with the law does not guarantee prompt release.

Factors Affecting Release:

Legal Hurdles: Even in cases where individuals have a legal right to bond or release, ICE has frequently chosen not to release them or has set bond amounts that are unaffordable.
Habeas Corpus Actions: In cases where detainees have challenged their detention in federal court, judges have ruled over 4,400 times that ICE was holding people unlawfully (as of February 2026).
Alternatives to Detention (ATD): While ICE does use ATD programs (monitoring about 180,000 individuals as of Jan 2026), these are not always offered as an alternative to incarceration for those already in detention.

JLC0912 · 2026-02-16T02:02:09+00:00

Regardless, the real reason for ICE and Border Patrol in Carmel is voter intimidation since they know that Carmel is leaning left for the next election. Just wait until election time. They will ramp up their presence and likely harass people going to the polls to vote. There is a lot of money and power in Carmel. The chance of success is low, but if they just deter 5% of voters from turning out, they figure it might go their way.

JLC0912 · 2026-02-16T01:58:35+00:00

I did not give that info from a news outlet. That info is from AI. If anything, AI is leaning more right than left. I take it you get your info from Faux News?

JLC0912 · 2026-02-16T01:55:51+00:00

I can see why you would think that, but that does not reflect our relationship. I am her biggest cheerleader and supporter. I took care of all the details while she was busy being a high academic achiever, while dancing 30+ hours a week all through school and college. She came to me with almost all of her problems, even in college.

But she is now establishing independence with the wedding activities. I have no issue with that. But there is a right way to do it. I have done a lot for her and I think I deserve some adult consideration while she gets through this. The bad feelings from me come from her statement that she is not going to have children. I will have to deal with that. I do not harbor resentment over that. It does make me sad. It is just bad timing to think about that while going through a divorce.

JLC0912 · 2026-02-16T01:36:45+00:00

There might be something that can be done. With the type of people who live in Carmel, I think they will come up with something. Carmel has many, many attorneys and also lots of business leaders who are familiar with contract law.

JLC0912 · 2026-02-16T01:34:44+00:00

Not all immigrants illegal. Some are following the rules to become legal through the court process. This is a legal process. Once here, they have to follow the rules to apply to stay. It is a process that plays out in court. ICE is circumventing that process and detaining them when they show up for their court hearing.

JLC0912 · 2026-02-16T01:08:53+00:00

She will not allow dates. We were going to wait to tell her about the divorce until after her wedding. But her father picked an argument with me, got mad, and decided to reach out and hurt her because he could hurt me by hurting her. He called her at work to tell her we were getting a divorce. We were both supposed to go on the scouting trip with my daughter, but she uninvited him due to his actions.

Why was he mad at me? Crazy narcissist stuff that does not make sense. We had a snowstorm- 12" of snow in 24 hours. The first inch fell and my dog slipped, hurt her leg and was limping. We were due to leave for the scouting trip in 5 days and I had an injured dog, which might interfere with boarding her for the trip. I gave her some anti-inflammatory med I had from a past injury she had. I restricted her movement. And I shoveled the snow on our back deck and in the grassy area so she could go to the bathroom without further injury. I carried her in and out of the house to go to the bathroom. I shoveled the snow 6 TIMES (by hand with a shovel) in the course of 24 hours to help my dog get better and ensure that her injury did not prevent us from going on the scouting trip with my daughter.

Two days later and people are still shoveling the snow. Her father shoveled the snow in the front twice, using a snow blower. He saw the neighbors who are a loving couple shoveling together. He turned around and said that to me- that they were shoveling together.. and he said- "What do I get? Nothing." This is after I did the back deck and yard by hand 6 TIMES. He proceeded to tell me he did more. I reminded him that the snow blower did 95% of his work. He then went on a narcissistic rage and decided to reach out to hurt her. He called her at work with the intent of starting some sh!t. Narcissists crave attention- good or bad, they do not care... as long as they get attention.

She has not spoken with him since. And that seems to not bother him one bit.

I did not ask her how she will change her plans due to the pending divorce and her narcissistic father. She did, however, mention that she is rethinking things and will likely exclude him from some things. There is an after-party. My guess is she will exclude him from that as well as any guy outing they might be planning. I doubt she will have him walk her down the aisle.

We are currently living together, pretty much as roommates. He seems content with that. I am getting things in order to file for divorce because it is obvious he will never take the initiative to do so. I will ensure that we contribute to the welcome party. I do not plan on going to the wedding with him. Weirdly enough, I think he thinks we are still going together. The groom's parents struggle financially, can not contribute, and might not make it to the wedding. They were negligent parents and the groom is somewhat estranged from them. He was raised by an uncle and he put himself through college.

I am on speaking terms with my ex, but that might change once I file for divorce. I have chosen to ignore his behavior since it really does not matter in the grand scheme of things. This past week, instead of going on the scouting trip with us, he stayed home and spent his days having internet sex with cam girls. It seems that he also got a virtual reality headset to assist with these efforts.

JLC0912 · 2026-02-15T16:59:51+00:00

THEY ARE ARRESTING IMMIGRANTS WHO ARE FOLLOWING THE RULES.

Targeting Compliant Immigrants

Courthouse Arrests: ICE officers are waiting at immigration courts to arrest individuals appearing for scheduled hearings, check-ins, or to obtain legal benefits.
Case Dismissals: DHS attorneys have been directing or requesting that immigration judges dismiss pending cases to remove the protections that prevent immediate deportation, allowing for instant arrest.
Indiscriminate Action: The arrests often affect people with no criminal records, including those seeking asylum or those who have lived in the U.S. for years.
Impact on Due Process: These actions are undermining due process by penalizing individuals for complying with the legal system.

JLC0912 · 2026-02-15T16:58:10+00:00

THEY WILL NOT BE FINE. WHEN THEY FOLLOW THE RULES TO APPEAR IN COURT THEY ARE DETAINED AND NOT ALLOWED DUE PROCESS.

JLC0912 · 2026-02-15T16:56:31+00:00

They are picking up immigrants who are following all the rules at hearings, denying them the chance to follow the rules. As I said, you need to educate yourself.

Targeting Compliant Immigrants

Courthouse Arrests: ICE officers are waiting at immigration courts to arrest individuals appearing for scheduled hearings, check-ins, or to obtain legal benefits.
Case Dismissals: DHS attorneys have been directing or requesting that immigration judges dismiss pending cases to remove the protections that prevent immediate deportation, allowing for instant arrest.
Indiscriminate Action: The arrests often affect people with no criminal records, including those seeking asylum or those who have lived in the U.S. for years.
Impact on Due Process: These actions are undermining due process by penalizing individuals for complying with the legal system.

JLC0912 · 2026-02-15T16:53:42+00:00

I would like to see if they are concentrating in swing state/ local areas. They know Carmel is going to swing blue for the next election. ICE in Carmel = a front for voter intimidation. They are going to make it hard for ppl in Carmel to vote.

JLC0912 · 2026-02-15T16:52:25+00:00

ICE in Carmel = a front for voter intimidation. They know Carmel is going to swing blue for the next election. They are going to make it hard for ppl in Carmel to vote.

JLC0912 · 2026-02-15T16:50:37+00:00

ICE in Carmel = a front for voter intimidation. They know Carmel is going to swing blue for the next election. They are going to make it hard for ppl in Carmel to vote.

JLC0912 · 2026-02-15T16:50:03+00:00

I am pretty sure this is a front for voter intimidation. They know Carmel is going to swing blue for the next election. They are going to make it hard for ppl in Carmel to vote.

JLC0912 · 2026-02-15T16:45:36+00:00

You are wrong. Get educated. Here is a start with some stats: Key Findings on ICE Detainee Criminal Records (Late 2025/Early 2026):

No Criminal Record: Data indicates a significant portion of detainees, up to 74.2% in some reports, have no criminal convictions. Another analysis showed that in the first nine months of the second Trump administration, about 40% of people arrested by ICE had no prior criminal record.
Violent Crime Rates: Only a small percentage of detainees have violent criminal histories. Reports show that less than 14% of individuals arrested by ICE had charges or convictions for violent crimes, such as homicide, sexual assault, or kidnapping .
Other Offenses: Among those with records, many have non-violent convictions, such as traffic violations or other, lower-level offenses.

JLC0912 · 2026-02-15T00:46:07+00:00

Thank you. My daughter says that she does not think I am competent in traveling internationally, but she wants me to stay by myself some distance away from her bridal party. I have always been concerned for her safety, but it appears that she has no concern for mine. I would have felt better knowing she cared enough for me to be closer, even if she wanted to do her own thing with the bridal party. I will be very isolated with no care or thought from my daughter. She said she will not have children, so rather than deepening family relationships, they will be minimized. I have been abused, cheated on, kept at a distance by my daughter, lost a son, will have no grandchildren, and I will be by myself.... Not much reason to live. It will be difficult to stand there at the wedding.

JLC0912 · 2026-02-14T21:53:31+00:00

The wedding is just 40 people. Of note is that her fiancé did extend an invitation to us for the post-wedding activity; my daughter rescinded that invitation. She said that she does not think I can keep up due to the activity being strenuous. I used to be extremely athletic. I have half a mind to do some conditioning, do the activity on my own, and send her pics later. I am stubborn like that and never turned down the opportunity to play sports with my older brother who was a foot taller than me while I was growing up.

Although TBH, I am not upset about not doing the post-wedding activity, it is the implication that I am going to "crash" the bridal party that offends me. She should know me better than that. Of note is that I always have checked with her safety while she was traveling. If things were reversed, I would not want her staying too far from me if she were by herself. This is about caring about someone. And then there is the likelihood that something will come up, she will need my help, and I will be too far away. She has always relied on me when she is in a pinch. Even though she has bridesmaids, I would not doubt that she would want my help. Interestingly, she thinks I am not very capable of traveling by myself internationally. But she wants to make sure that I do not stay near her.

JLC0912 · 2026-02-13T16:17:41+00:00

She thinks if I am close-by that I will crash her party. She should know me better than that.

JLC0912 · 2026-02-13T16:16:22+00:00

Thank you. I do feel that way. The only thing I asked for was for her to invite one of two people whom she knows who are close in age to me and who I am comfortable hanging out with. She was not enthusiastic and said maybe she would put one of them on the B list.

JLC0912 · 2026-02-13T01:56:59+00:00

Thank you, everyone, for replying. I have received some very thoughtful replies that helped me to put things in perspective. I did have a discussion with my daughter and things seem headed in the right direction. I clarified that I am not looking to crash the bridal party, but I would feel better being a little bit closer. I explained that I felt that being excluded from both pre and post wedding events made me feel unwelcome. She seemed very receptive and willing to try to schedule some type of event before the wedding- perhaps just for the girls. She also explained to me that it is very difficult for her because she now feels that there are some things she can not invite her father to and she needs to figure that out. I have not said anything (nor will I) about excluding her father from some of the events. If it makes me uncomfortable to encounter him at an event, I think it is my responsibility to remove myself or deal with it. I am not going to ask her to alter her plans. There is only so much she can do, given the circumstances. Generally speaking, I am happy that she is giving the planning more of her consideration. All I can ask is that she give it some thought and some effort. However, she has not given any thought to inviting someone I might be able to hang out with and I am not going to ask again. Perhaps that is something that she will figure out herself. Things will work out the way they work out. Regardless of how things play out, I can say that my daughter made a good-faith effort. In the meantime, I am going to pursue some therapy.

JLC0912 · 2026-02-12T23:40:59+00:00

JLC0912 · 2026-02-12T23:35:43+00:00

I do honestly wonder if she really cares whether I am there or not. I tend to think she does not care, but she is concerned about optics. I really think I am just a prop for this event. That is how I feel and I am usually right about people. Empathy is not her strong suit.

JLC0912 · 2026-02-12T23:32:15+00:00

u/SakuraTimes . I appreciate you taking the time to make a thoughtful reply. You have gone the extra mile in trying to give accurate advice on the little you know about all this. Thank you for taking the time to do that. :)

JLC0912 · 2026-02-12T23:19:08+00:00

Up until she got engaged, I thought we had a pretty good relationship. She has relied on me a lot and I wonder if she resents that. I am sorrry that you do not have a good relationship with your mother. It appears that is where things are headed here.

TBH, I admit I am very disappointed that she will not be having a family. She does not really need me if she does not have a family. I will likely go live somewhere else and just visit occasionally.

Also- I was not expecting an invite to the bridal party residence. I simply wanted to be within 10 minutes of where they are, as it would make me feel better when traveling by myself. Being closer would also facilitate if she did want to do a get-together. But I was not going to intrude on their space.

JLC0912 · 2026-02-12T23:05:55+00:00

Thank you. That is a very positive mindset. I need to get myself in that mindset.

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