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ICE Agents Claim Statue of Liberty Was 'Brandishing a Torch'

An editorial cartoon depicting three armed ICE agents standing over a fallen Statue of Liberty. One agent speaks in a speech bubble: "SHE WAS BRANDISHING A TORCH..." The Statue of Liberty lies face down on the ground with her torch separated from her hand and lying nearby. The agents wear tactical gear with "ICE" visible on one agent's chest. The cartoon uses symbolism to comment on immigration enforcement policies.
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SHE WAS BRANDISHING A TORCH...

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An editorial cartoon depicting three armed ICE agents standing over a fallen Statue of Liberty. One agent speaks in a speech bubble: "SHE WAS BRANDISHING A TORCH..." The Statue of Liberty lies face down on the ground with her torch separated from her hand and lying nearby. The agents wear tactical gear with "ICE" visible on one agent's chest. The cartoon uses symbolism to comment on immigration enforcement policies.

Origin notes

This is an original editorial cartoon by Mike Luckovich, published in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) on January 19, 2016, as indicated by the watermark. It was shared on Reddit in the Meme community. The cartoon uses satire and symbolism to make a political statement about ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) practices.

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