We Can Do Hard Things How to Protect Kids from ICE
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Aug 19, 2025 Lillian Aponte Miranda and Shaina Aber, leaders in immigrant rights, discuss the alarming reality of children facing immigration courts alone. They reveal the emotional and legal struggles these minors endure without proper representation and the crucial role of community support in advocating for their rights. Personal stories illuminate the dire circumstances prompting children to seek safety in the U.S. The conversation emphasizes the necessity for reform and collective action to protect these vulnerable individuals from the harsh effects of ICE.
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The Freedom Fleet Metaphor
- Glennon frames activism as joining a 'Freedom Fleet' of causes led by trusted captains and crew.
- The movement grows by making activism irresistible through love, joy, and coalition-building.
Systemic Targeting Of Children
- The administration is targeting immigrant children via raids, detention, and procedural obstacles that delay reunification.
- Children face faster court dockets, longer detention, and new requirements that function as family separation by other means.
Juan's Journey For Survival
- Lillian shared Juan's story: a nine-year-old sent after his grandfather was kidnapped and threatened.
- The child's memory of chips and water shows the human cost behind migration choices.
