The Old State Saloon in Eagle, Idaho, has drawn attention for its recent promotion offering a month of free beer to patrons who assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in identifying and deporting undocumented immigrants. The bar's social media post encouraged customers to provide evidence, including photos and detailed accounts, leading to deportations. This initiative has garnered support from advocates of former President Donald Trump's immigration policies, while critics have expressed outrage, highlighting the ethical concerns of incentivizing the reporting of undocumented individuals and drawing parallels to historical injustices.

Since Trump took office, the administration has reported over 515,000 deportations, with Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin asserting that ICE has been revitalized after facing restrictions in previous years. The bar's promotion has led to a backlash, resulting in numerous negative reviews on its Google Business page. In response, the establishment framed these critiques as politically motivated attacks from the left. The bar later expanded its offer to include free beer for undocumented individuals who chose to self-deport, further emphasizing its controversial stance. This is not the first provocative promotion from the Old State Saloon; in 2024, it organized a 'Heterosexual Awesomeness Month' during Pride Month, which also faced criticism.

In a related context, on November 30, 2025, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem addressed the recent shooting involving a National Guard member in Washington, D.C. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, had been granted asylum under the Trump administration in April 2025 after working with CIA-backed units in Afghanistan. Noem described Lakanwal as having been 'radicalized' in the U.S. and criticized the Biden administration for alleged failures in the vetting process for asylum seekers. She asserted that necessary vetting was neglected under Biden's leadership.

Noem also discussed the continuation of deportation flights to El Salvador, which she ordered despite a judge's ruling against such actions. She labeled the judges opposing her decisions as 'activist' and 'radical,' claiming her actions were lawful and aimed at protecting American citizens from perceived threats. The Department of Justice indicated that Noem's actions did not violate the court's order, which mandated that deportation flights already in progress return to the U.S. Noem confirmed her authority to proceed with the flights, emphasizing her commitment to national security and the removal of individuals she deemed dangerous.