Colonial Outcasts Alligator Alcatraz and the Rise of the Secret Police: What YOU Can Do About It
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Jul 2, 2025 In this discussion, Jack Jones, an immigrant, US Army veteran, and anti-war activist, shines a light on Florida’s infamous 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center. He reveals the alarming ties between capitalism and state violence, warning of the looming factor of authoritarianism in America. The conversation dives into the militarization of immigration enforcement, the impact of surveillance technologies on civil rights, and the need for community resistance against oppressive practices. Join the call for grassroots action and solidarity in facing these pressing issues.
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Germany's Regional Political Divide
- Germany's political climate shows stark regional differences in fascist influence and pro-left anti-fascist activism.
- Berlin is a progressive stronghold despite Eastern Germany's rising far-right presence and police brutality there.
ICE Targets Farms with Responsibility
- ICE suddenly applies owner responsibility to farms for longtime migrant workers.
- This threatens workers with deportation despite many having no prior issues, targeting farm owners for compliance.
Bill Expands Detentions, Caps Judges
- The "Big Beautiful Bill" drastically raises ICE detention budgets but caps immigration judges, prolonging detentions.
- This strategy expands forced detention while slowing legal processing, increasing suffering.
