**ICE Conducts Nationwide Arrests During Memorial Day Weekend: Hot Dogs and Cold Cases**
In a shocking turn of events, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) decided to swap their usual weekend plans of binge-watching “Law & Order: SVU” for a nationwide operation during Memorial Day weekend. Instead of catching rays and grilling hot dogs, they opted to catch… well, people.
Reports indicate that ICE agents were spotted at various BBQs across the country, armed with not just badges but also spatulas. “We thought we were just going to flip burgers, but then we flipped the script!” said Agent Bob “The Grill Master” Johnson, who was last seen trying to apprehend a suspicious-looking potato salad. “It was a real ‘catch and release’ situation, but with more handcuffs and fewer condiments.”
In a bizarre twist, the operation was dubbed “Operation Hot Dog,” which left many wondering if they were actually hunting for illegal immigrants or just really hungry. “I thought they were just here for the ribs,” said local BBQ enthusiast and self-proclaimed grill guru, Hank “The Meat Whisperer” Thompson. “Next thing I know, they’re asking me for my papers while I’m trying to serve up some brisket!”
Meanwhile, ICE spokesperson Maria “No Fun” Rodriguez stated, “We’re just doing our job. If you’re not here legally, you can’t enjoy the freedom of a three-day weekend. It’s in the Constitution… somewhere.”
As the weekend unfolded, many families were left confused, with one mother, Linda “Where’s My Burger?” Smith, lamenting, “I just wanted to enjoy my Memorial Day with family, not have to explain to my kids why the nice man in the uniform took Uncle Jorge away. He was just here for the potato salad!”
In the end, the operation resulted in a record number of arrests, but also a record number of complaints about burnt burgers and missing condiments. As one agent put it, “We may have caught some bad guys, but we definitely lost the BBQ battle.”
So, as we remember those who served this Memorial Day, let’s also remember to keep an eye on our potato salad and maybe invest in a good set of tongs. You never know when ICE might show up for a surprise cookout!
