Know Your Enemy Immigration Showdown in LA (w/ E. Tammy Kim) [TEASER]
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Jun 23, 2025 Journalist Tammy Kim dives into the heated anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles, exploring the events that sparked them. The conversation reveals the shifting narratives around 'good' and 'bad' immigrants, and how these perceptions impact activism. Tactics of protest are dissected, debating the merits of confrontational versus peaceful demonstrations. Kim emphasizes the vital role of disorder as a means to challenge authority and advocates for diverse approaches within the activist landscape.
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Fast Focus on Protest Violence
- The rapid focus on violence and optics during protests reveals limited ways of understanding dissent.
- This quick framing forecloses deeper conversations about protest methods and their impact.
Good vs Bad Immigrant Narrative
- Immigration protests are framed by a strong division of "good" vs "bad" immigrants.
- Fear of harsh law enforcement under Trump increases the emphasis on peaceful protest for safety.
Expanding 'Bad Immigrant' Definition
- The category of 'bad immigrants' expands under harsher administrations.
- This broadening criminalizes more people and complicates protest messaging.