Mel Buer

Gillian Brockel, a journalist specializing in deportation flights, joins Mel Buer, a freelance reporter on ICE resistance, and A Cat With News, who covers community responses in Los Angeles. Together, they dive into the grim realities of U.S. deportation practices, highlighting the lack of transparency and the dangers faced by deportees. They discuss grassroots activism against ICE in LA, sharing powerful stories of community resilience. The episode also touches on the intersection of political narratives and personal struggles within immigration enforcement.

Mel Buer, a freelance journalist focused on ICE resistance, and Sean Beckner Carmitchel, who reports on community organizing, delve into LA’s grassroots movements against ICE raids. They share powerful stories of community solidarity and resilience, highlighting how diverse age groups unite to protect immigrant families. Music, like the anthem 'La Chona,' fuels the spirit of activism. They also discuss legal challenges to ICE operations and the consistent efforts by community organizers to empower and support affected families amidst ongoing tensions.