Trumpland with Alex Wagner The Raids… and the Resistance
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Jan 30, 2025 
Ras Baraka, the Mayor of Newark, New Jersey, passionately discusses the fallout from troubling ICE raids in his city and their impact on immigrant rights. He highlights community resilience as residents band together to navigate fear and uncertainty. Workshops on understanding constitutional rights empower immigrants facing aggressive law enforcement. Baraka emphasizes the urgent need for unity and advocacy amidst a divisive political climate, urging listeners to recognize the human stories behind the statistics.
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Empty Streets After Raid
- Newark's Ironbound section was unusually empty on a Monday.
- An ICE raid at a fish market the previous Thursday had spread fear, even detaining a US military veteran.
Increased ICE Activity
- While ICE raids occurred under Biden, Trump's administration has significantly increased their frequency and intensity.
- Daily arrests have reportedly more than doubled, with plans to reach up to 1500 per day.
Guantanamo Detention Plan
- Trump announced plans to use Guantanamo Bay to detain up to 30,000 migrants.
- He views these individuals as dangerous criminals.