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Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) took a fiery stance on national television this week, calling out what she sees as a politically driven effort to vilify immigration agents based on misleading racial narratives.
In a Tuesday segment with Jesse Watters, Luna slammed Democratic lawmakers for pushing proposals that could expose the identities of federal agents — especially those working in immigration enforcement. She specifically pushed back on claims that ICE and Border Patrol officers are primarily white, labeling those suggestions as “race-baiting tactics” meant to divide Americans.
“Let’s be clear — the claim that ICE is a force of ‘Anglo-Americans’ is false,” Luna said. “Many of the agents targeted by these policies are Hispanic, and Democrats know it.”
Her comments came in reaction to legislation introduced by California State Senator Scott Wiener (D), which seeks to ban law enforcement officers from wearing masks during operations and mandates displaying identifying information — even in public.
Critics argue the policy puts federal agents at risk in an environment where doxing, harassment, and targeted threats are on the rise. Luna echoed those concerns and accused progressive politicians of trying to make immigration enforcement look like a racial issue — when in reality, many of the agents are minorities themselves.
“Roughly half of ICE and Border Patrol agents are Hispanic,” Luna said. “Trying to paint this as a racial divide is not just dishonest — it’s dangerous.”
Recent ICE operations have been carried out in sanctuary cities, often with officers wearing facial coverings. Officials say the masks are critical to protecting agents from retaliation. Trump’s newly appointed “Border Czar,” Tom Homan, has warned about a surge in threats, prompting concerns for agent safety nationwide.
Despite these warnings, Wiener’s proposal is gaining traction in California, prompting alarm from law enforcement groups and Republicans alike. They argue that forcing agents to reveal their identities puts not only them but their families at unnecessary risk.
“This is about safety — not politics,” Luna concluded. “Exposing agents doesn’t just hurt them. It weakens the integrity of law enforcement nationwide.”
With political tensions mounting around immigration, the debate over how agents operate — and how they’re portrayed — continues to divide the country.
James Jenkins is a celebrated Pulitzer Prize-winning author whose work has reshaped the way readers think about social justice and human rights in America. Raised in Atlanta, Georgia, James grew up in a community that instilled in him both resilience and a strong sense of responsibility toward others. After studying political science and creative writing at Howard University, he worked as a journalist covering civil rights issues before dedicating himself fully to fiction. His novels are known for their sharp, empathetic portraits of marginalized communities and for weaving personal stories with broader political realities. Jenkins’s breakout novel, Shadows of Freedom, won national acclaim for its unflinching look at systemic inequality, while his more recent works explore themes of identity, resilience, and the fight for dignity in the face of oppression. Beyond his novels, James is an active public speaker, lecturing at universities and participating in nonprofit initiatives that support literacy and community empowerment. He believes that storytelling is a way to preserve history and inspire change. When not writing, James enjoys jazz music, mentoring young writers, and traveling with his family to explore cultures and stories around the world.
