Rep. Wilson Urges Uprising, Threatens Congress Over Immigration Detentions

U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL) called on supporters to contact and 'threaten' congressional lawmakers, urging an 'uprising' in response to current immigration enforcement and deportation policies after her visit to the ICE Krome Detention Center in Miami. Wilson criticized the recent uptick in migrant detentions, attributing it to the Laken Riley Act, which mandates the detention of illegal immigrants accused of certain crimes. During her remarks, she argued that the government is treating immigrant communities harshly and that public activism, including calls, street protests, and letter writing, is needed to prompt change. Wilson’s rhetoric was compared to other Democratic lawmakers who have recently used combative language to mobilize opposition, raising concerns about the potential for such rhetoric to fuel political violence. She also expressed disappointment upon visiting the detention facility, where she claimed to see 'hard working men' rather than dangerous criminals. The controversy reflects ongoing tensions over immigration enforcement and the broader use of heated political language.