Democracy Now! Audio Democracy Now! 2025-06-03 Tuesday
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Jun 3, 2025 Gerline Joseph, co-founder of Haitian Bridge Alliance, shares insights on the humanitarian crisis in Haiti amid mercenary involvement and deportations. Adriana Jaso highlights community resistance against ICE raids in San Diego and the fears facing immigrant communities. Silky Shah discusses the urgencies of abolition in immigrant justice and the implications of detention. Meanwhile, McKenna Kelly explores the intersection of technology, surveillance, and immigration policy, urging for systemic reforms to address these pressing issues.
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Supreme Court's Impact on Migrants
- The Supreme Court ruling threatens to unravel the lives of over 500,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.
- This mass delegitimization causes panic, fear, and chaos among communities who followed all legal requirements.
Bias in Immigration Policies
- The U.S. immigration system discriminates by race and political origin rather than legality.
- While some groups like white South Africans are welcomed, Black and Brown migrants face criminalization and deportation.
San Diego ICE Raid and Response
- ICE agents raided a San Diego Italian restaurant, arresting workers and using flashbang grenades on protesters.
- The community responded by blocking ICE vehicles and organizing patrols to monitor ICE activity.