Idaho Bar’s Social Media Post About ICE Goes Viral

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00:00Idaho Bar's social media post about ICE goes viral.

00:04An Idaho bar has gone viral after announcing an unusual promotion, offering free beer to

00:09customers who assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement in locating an illegal

00:13immigrant wanted for deportation.

00:16The Old State Saloon in Eagle, Idaho posted the offer on social media stating that anyone

00:21who helps ICE confirm the deportation of an undocumented individual would receive one

00:25month of free beer.

00:27The bar added that those who assist with multiple deportations would receive additional

00:31free beer months, matching the number of confirmed cases.

00:35Participants were instructed to submit photo or video evidence to a dedicated email address

00:39where ICE can verify the information before rewards are issued.

00:43Homeland Security later reposted the saloon's message, amplifying its reach and sparking

00:48a surge of online reactions.

00:50The promotion immediately drew widespread attention and controversy.

00:55Users praised the bar for encouraging cooperation with immigration enforcement, arguing that

00:59federal agencies need more public assistance in a landscape where some local jurisdictions

01:05limit cooperation with ICE.

01:07Critics, however, condemned the offer as inappropriate and discriminatory.

01:12Social media users accused the business of encouraging vigilantism and targeting vulnerable

01:16communities.

01:18Some users also launched negative review campaigns against the bar on platforms like Google Reviews.

01:24Instead of backing down, the Old State Saloon responded by sharing screenshots of critical

01:29one-star reviews, framing them as backlash from political opponents.

01:34The posts further fueled engagement and contributed to the bar's rapid spread across social media.

01:40The incident has reignited debate over immigration enforcement, public participation, and the blurred

01:46lines between civic cooperation and political activism, all sparked by a small Idaho bar whose

01:52promotion unexpectedly captured national attention.