Anger has erupted over the tragic death of Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, a 41-year-old Salvadoran man, while in the custody of ICE. But if you expect an honest, in-depth investigation into why this happened or accountability from those responsible, good luck waiting for the mainstream media to deliver. Outlets like CNN and MSNBC are too busy spinning a narrative to fit their agendas—pushing a blanket condemnation of ICE while ignoring deeper systemic issues within our immigration policies and the broader society that fails its most vulnerable.

Instead of accountability, you’ll find sensationalized depictions that beckon outrage but provide no actionable insights. The corporate media is all too eager to showcase the emotional aspects of this tragedy, painting ICE agents as the monsters, while conveniently sidestepping discussions about how we got here in the first place. Where’s the critical questioning of the policies that led to Lopez-Cornejo’s detainment? Why is no one discussing the medical neglect that occurs within these facilities? It’s like a game of smoke and mirrors designed to divert attention from a more complex narrative.

Meanwhile, conservative outlets like Fox News may take an entirely different approach, treating the situation more like a political football instead of addressing the human cost of detention. They’ll likely focus on the enforcement aspect rather than the human rights violations inherent in the system. This allows them to sidestep genuine compassion for individuals like Lopez-Cornejo, presenting a distorted viewpoint that aligns with their base’s beliefs.

Let’s stop allowing corporate media to manipulate our understanding of these urgent issues. The death of Edwin Lopez-Cornejo should serve as a wake-up call, not just another news story. If we want true accountability, we must dissect the narratives that are being peddled and demand transparency instead.