In a plot twist no one saw coming (insert eye roll here), the Trump administration has decided that sharing information about immigration enforcement is a big no-no. Because, apparently, transparency is so last season.

Gagging the Media

First up on the chopping block: the free press. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is investigating San Francisco’s KCBS 740 AM for daring to report on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities in San Jose. Their crime? Sharing the live locations of immigration officials and describing their vehicles.

President Trump wasted no time celebrating this move, calling out the “Soros-backed, San Francisco-based radio station” and emphasizing the need to force organizations to “follow the law”. Because nothing says “land of the free” like muzzling journalists.

Snitching Encouraged

But wait, there’s more! The administration is urging federal employees to report colleagues who continue to utilize diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. And if you don’t snitch? You might face “adverse consequences”.

It’s a classic case of “do as we say, or else”. Encouraging employees to turn on each other over programs designed to promote inclusivity? Sounds like a page out of a dystopian novel.

Intimidation Tactics Galore

The crackdown doesn’t stop there. Efforts to publicize information about ICE raids or to educate immigrants about their legal rights are being met with condemnation and threats from Trump’s inner circle.

It’s clear that the administration’s strategy is to intimidate journalists, attorneys, politicians, and regular citizens from sharing information about its activities. Because why address the root issues when you can just silence the messengers?

The Bigger Picture

This isn’t just about immigration. It’s about an administration that consistently prioritizes secrecy and control over transparency and accountability. From dismantling consumer protection agencies to suppressing information about public health, the pattern is clear: keep the public in the dark and punish those who dare to shed light.

In a democracy, the free flow of information is essential. When the government starts cracking down on those who share information, especially about its own actions, we should all be concerned. Today, it’s immigration enforcement. Tomorrow, who knows?