Ep. 6 | Inside ICE, Border Patrol, and D.C.’s Crime Cover-Ups w/ Anna Giaritelli

In this episode of On Background with Susan Crabtree, Crabtree and Eric Eggers go inside the growing clash between ICE and Border Patrol—and what it reveals about the Trump administration’s aggressive new immigration strategy. Award-winning reporter Anna Giaritelli exposes the internal power struggle shaping deportation operations, the White House pressure for mass arrests, and why millions of Hispanics are suddenly rethinking their political loyalties. She breaks down how fear-driven messaging, self-deportation claims, and agency infighting are reshaping enforcement on the ground, from Chicago to Charlotte. Giaritelli also opens up about her harrowing assault in Washington, D.C., revealing deep failures in the city’s courts and crime-reporting system. From immigration upheaval to urban safety breakdowns, this episode uncovers the forces redefining America’s security landscape.