‘Why do you need this?’: Appeals court skeptical of pre-election ICE enforcement surge
Politico • 10/29/2026 – 10/30/2026
Summary
An appeals court expressed skepticism regarding a pre-election surge in ICE enforcement. The court questioned the necessity of this enforcement, asking, "Why do you need this?"
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
5h
Age
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Sources
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score12/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier96% (0.5^3/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 70
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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