ICE agents detain a high-ranking official who identifies himself as Marco Rubio, Secretary of State, during what appears to be a mistaken arrest. The incident highlights ongoing tensions around immigration enforcement practices and the risk of errors in high-profile cases. The piece takes the position that such detentions reflect broader overreach in agency operations.
Two ICE agents in green vests marked Police ICE drag a prone Uncle Sam figure across a white background. The figure wears a blue coat marked by several bullet holes, red and white striped pants, and brown shoes. One arm hangs limp while the other is held by each officer. A red blood trail curves across the lower left. A stars-and-stripes top hat lies near the figure's feet.
Pat Bagley's cartoon shows a Trump-like border officer holding a welcome sign for the 2026 World Cup while his dog attacks a player in a striped uniform. The scene draws on immigration enforcement imagery at a time when the tournament is set for North America.
In this sharp political cartoon by Whamond, a bloated ICE agent, donning a red cap and green uniform, points a tear gas launcher directly at Uncle Sam's face, uttering a chilling threat to fire and then charge the iconic American symbol with being a domestic terrorist upon reaction. The imagery critiques government overreach, immigration enforcement tactics, and the weaponization of labels like domestic terrorism to stifle protest suppression and civil liberties. Uncle Sam, holding his stars-and-stripes top hat, represents the nation's foundational values under assault, while the ICE figure embodies authoritarian tactics in border patrol. This editorial cartoon underscores the tension between law enforcement critique and human rights, making it a timely piece on political humor amid ongoing debates on freedom of speech.
Pat Bagley's cartoon depicts Pope Leo confronting a Roman warrior marked 'Hate' and a modern riot gear figure with 'Lies,' both looming over cowering immigrants. This piece satirizes fascism and extremism in immigration policies, drawing parallels between historical Rome and current border thugs. The Vatican and Catholic themes underscore aid to the poor and powerless, while critiquing violence and police overreach. Tagged with Pope Leo, immigrants, fascism, hate, lies, and extremism, the image uses dry humor to expose anti-immigrant hypocrisy.
The cartoon shows two ICE agents from behind on a city street lined with buildings and fences. One turns slightly while gesturing with an open hand. A helicopter hovers in the upper area. The caption reads: “So, what do you want to be when you grow up?” The image responds to the August 2025 policy lowering the hiring age for ICE agents.
On June 18 2025 the Salt Lake Tribune published a Pat Bagley cartoon showing masked ICE agents confronting a suited man who demands they prove their affiliation before they tackle him to the ground.
