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Idaho Bar Owner's Free Beer Promo Sparks Controversy

12/7/2025

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Idaho bar owner Mark Fitzpatrick promoted free beer for helping ICE identify illegal immigrants.
The Old State Saloon promotion went viral and drew threats against Fitzpatrick and his business.
Fitzpatrick says the promotion aims to highlight the failures of former President Biden's immigration policies.
He describes his bar as encouraging open dialogue despite hostility and says conversations with skeptics are needed.

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Story summary

Idaho bar owner Mark Fitzpatrick promoted free beer for helping ICE identify illegal immigrants.
The Old State Saloon promotion went viral and drew threats against Fitzpatrick and his business.
Fitzpatrick says the promotion aims to highlight the failures of former President Biden's immigration policies.
He describes his bar as encouraging open dialogue despite hostility and says conversations with skeptics are needed.