A bar in Idaho has sparked nationwide debate after announcing a controversial offer: one month of free beer for anyone who helps US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) identify and deport undocumented immigrants. The Old State Saloon, known for earlier stunts such as declaring “Heterosexual Awareness Month,” posted the announcement on X, drawing both backlash and amusement.
The bar’s post read:
“ALERT: Anyone who helps ICE identify and ultimately deport an illegal from Idaho gets FREE BEER FOR ONE MONTH at Old State Saloon!”
In an unexpected turn, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shared the post and reacted with a humorous gif featuring Earl Sinclair from the 1990s show Dinosaurs, looking shocked as a glass slips from his hand. The saloon responded enthusiastically, saying, “Love it!”
Social Media Reactions: Memes, Jokes, and Criticism
X users flooded the thread with mixed responses:
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Some jokingly suggested creating a leaderboard or “Deporter of the Year” award with free beer for life.
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Others raised practical questions about drink limits and the fairness of the program.
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Many users criticised the offer as unethical and dangerous, arguing it promotes vigilantism.
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The bar continued engaging with users, saying it would “consider” several of the suggestions.
Activists Protest ICE Raids in New York
Meanwhile, on November 29, activists in New York City gathered near a General Services Administration (GSA) parking lot to block ICE vehicles from departing for immigration raids in Manhattan. The demonstration was part of growing criticism of the Trump administration’s intensified deportation push.
The administration has deployed additional ICE personnel to major US cities in an effort to achieve record removal numbers. Notably, ICE statistics show that over two-thirds of the nearly 53,000 people detained as of November 15 had no criminal convictions, raising concerns about sweeping enforcement on long-term residents.
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