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Gay for Due Process: Live at WorldPride

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Jun 8, 2025
Join Tim Miller, a political analyst from The Bulwark, and Sarah Longwell, a Republican strategist, along with Lindsay Toczylowski, an advocate for immigrant rights, and Congressman Robert Garcia, who champions LGBTQ+ and immigrant causes. They tackle the critical issues of due process for wrongfully deported individuals while sharing heartfelt stories and humor from World Pride. The conversation also dives into resilience in activism, the complexities of identity within the LGBTQ+ community, and the importance of civic engagement amidst political challenges.
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ANECDOTE

Andre's Story of Disappearance

  • Andre Hernandez Romero fled Venezuela due to political persecution and discrimination as a gay man.
  • He was detained upon arrival in the US and then disappeared to a prison in El Salvador without due process.
INSIGHT

Due Process as a Democracy Pillar

  • Due process is critical when the government accuses someone of crimes.
  • Whisking people away without a hearing leads to grave violations of constitutional rights.
ADVICE

How to Help Andre's Cause

  • Donate to organizations supporting immigrant defenders to aid their free legal work.
  • Share Andre's story widely and urge elected representatives to demand his return and due process.
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