ICE, Immunity, and the Gaslighting of America

When Renée Good was killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, the government didn’t wait for evidence. It rolled out a narrative: “self-defense,” “terrorism,” and “immunity.” In this episode, Amani breaks down political gaslighting as a governing strategy, connects domestic enforcement to U.S. foreign policy, and asks the constitutional question no one wants to touch: on what basis does an agency like ICE wield military-style power inside the country?Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.