 "X users suggested creating a leaderboard and even a “Deporter of the Year” award, with some proposing free beer for life. (AI generated)")
An Idaho bar has offered free beer for a month to anyone who assists US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in identifying and deporting illegal immigrants. The Old State Saloon, which had earlier declared June “Heterosexual Awareness Month,” posted the offer on X, generating considerable attention.
Its post stated, “ALERT: Anyone who helps ICE identify and ultimately deport an illegal from Idaho gets FREE BEER FOR ONE MONTH at Old State Saloon!” The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shared the message and added a gif of Earl Sinclair from the television series Dinosaurs, in which the character drops a glass while staring wide-eyed and open-mouthed. The bar replied to DHS, saying, “Love it!”
Mixed reactions as offer circulates
X users proposed creating a leaderboard and a “Deporter of the Year” award, with suggestions of free beer for life. Others questioned whether there would be a monthly drink limit or a cap on how long someone could redeem the offer. Many users posted memes, jokes and critical comments. Old State Saloon responded favourably to some ideas, saying they “seem good” and they would “consider” them.
Meanwhile, activists in New York City demonstrated near a General Services Administration (GSA) parking lot on November 29, attempting to prevent ICE officers from departing for an immigration raid in Manhattan.
President Donald Trump’s administration has increased the number of ICE officers in major cities in an effort to reach historic deportation levels, affecting many long-term residents, including non-criminals. ICE statistics indicate that more than two-thirds of the nearly 53,000 people arrested and detained as of November 15 had no criminal convictions, underscoring concerns about broad enforcement measures.