Bill Gallegos

Longtime Chicano activist and organizer, former executive director of Communities for a Better Environment and member of The Nation's editorial board; spoke about Los Angeles resistance to federal troop/ICE deployments and lessons for building broad solidarity.

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Oct 14, 2025 • 1h 8min

Jacobin Radio: How to Resist ICE and Win w/ Bill Gallegos

Bill Gallegos, a veteran Chicano activist, shares how diverse groups in Los Angeles successfully resisted Trump's military deployment against immigrant communities, showcasing the power of broad solidarity. Meanwhile, Tom Alter, a tenured historian recently fired for his political views, discusses the violation of academic freedom and the rising trend of McCarthyism on campuses. Both guests emphasize the importance of collective action in the face of repression and stress strategies for building united fronts against authoritarianism.

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