The Esau McCaulley Podcast ICE in Chicago: Tear Gas, Helicopters, and the Cost of Dehumanization
Oct 9, 2025
Priscilla Perreaux-Domínguez, an associate pastor and author, discusses the harrowing reality of ICE raids in Chicago, exposing the fear experienced in local communities. She emphasizes the church's role in advocating for humane treatment of migrants, upholding the dignity of every individual. The conversation takes a turn to the cultural implications of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance, revealing insights on belonging and church inclusivity. They also explore social media trends, highlighting the U.S. as an outlier in usage patterns.
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Human Dignity Is Nonnegotiable
- Esau McCaulley insists every person is created in the image of God and deserves dignity regardless of immigration status.
- He argues laws can exist but must be implemented humanely and not be rooted in dehumanizing stereotypes.
Broadview's Makeshift Detention Horror
- Mike highlights Broadview as an improvised detention site with cramped cells, minimal food, and extended holds.
- He asserts the facility's conditions amount to inhumane treatment of detainees.
Bronx Encounters And A Child's Cry
- Priscilla Perreaux-Domínguez shares seeing ICE agents around Bronx trains and asking agents who they were because their uniforms were unclear.
- She recalls a viral video of a child saying "no quiero" as agents ripped him from his mother, which deeply affected her.
