Jessica Brand

In this conversation, Jessica Brand, a lawyer and Executive Director of Wren Collective, delves into the looming ICE operations set to sweep through Chicago, orchestrated under the Trump administration. She discusses the potential ramifications of militarized federal law enforcement on local communities and the pushback from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to protect residents. The dialogue also touches on the broader implications of budget cuts on essential services and the national protests against the administration’s harsh immigration policies.

Topics include Biden's State of the Union address, Robert Hur's testimony, crime trends and policies, Congress banning Chinese government from TikTok, challenges in criminal justice reform, and unconventional parenting tactics.