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Choosing Democracy: Sacramento Anti Ice Protest
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Choosing Democracy: Immigrant Defense and the Fight Against Fascism.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
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Sunday, August 31, 2025
Which Side Are You On ?
Which Side Are You On ?
The Border is Invading America. August 29,2025. NY Times. Opinion. Jean Guerrero.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/opinion/immigration-border-politics.html?unlocked_article
This piece is a misinformed application of a series of bankrupt, unrealistic political arguments.
Each of what is said is relatively accurate. But, what is not said, is far more important. Yes, the Democrats did not do enough on immigration during the last two decade. But, the fascist currently in power not only are worse, their movement is organized to destroy U.S. democracy, not only to oppose more immigration. Yes, the author notes the terror, but that terror is connected to a political project of taking over the nation. It is not only terror against immigrants.
So, take each of the points argued and listed as Democratic Party weakness. But, what is not said. Well, Obama tried to pass the Dream Act, when it failed he created the Dreamers where 640,000 achieved some legality. The Democrats failed to pass real immigration reform- in part because of the arguments like those in the piece.
Biden, on day 1, tried to pass comprehensive immigration reform. It would have covered about 13 million. It failed. Others tried to pass the Farm Modernization Act, it would have covered 3 million plus. It failed. Biden dismantled the many horrendous practices of Trump 2016-2020;
Who has been admitted.- and not considered in the essay ? By my count is 4,700,000 in H-1 B, H-2A, refugees, Temporary Protected Status, refugees, and more. I am not arguing each of these programs were good. When claiming there is little difference between the Democrats and the MAGA Crowd, you do need to count.
I am uncertain if the author’s purpose is the support the MAGA claim that the actions of the Democrats on immigration are not significantly different that the current militarized terrorism in the streets. This is a dangerous false argument supporting the destruction of our democratic constitutional order.
Or is there some other purpose ? I don’t know.
But, this is a perspective being promoted on line particularly in right wing circles. The argument is neither right nor left. It is nihilist and based ignoring substantial history of change in immigration policies during the last two decades and upon totally unrealistic political perspectives and how change is made in the U.S. The argument has contributed to the 40 year failure to adopt realistic political reform.
Dr. Duane Campbell. 40 years engaged in the struggle for immigrants’ rights.
Author, Choosing Democracy – a practical guide to multicultural education. 1996- 2010. Allyn and Bacon.
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Saturday, August 23, 2025
Democratic Progress in Mexico
Last week, Mexico's official statistical agency reported that 13.4 million people had been lifted out of poverty during AMLO's 2018-2024 government.
So for example AMLO instituted a pension for everyone over 65. It is a modest amount, and some complained that, in keeping with his administration's slogan "Por el bien de todos, primero los pobres" [For the good of all, first the poor], it should have been means-tested. But he said no, let's just do it, give all seniors a debit card and every couple of months, put some money in it.
And to make sure everyone can get one, the government has created what is in essence a huge consumer national bank, El Banco de Bienestar -- quite literally, "The Welfare Bank." Now it is promoting a scheme for Mexicans in the United States to send remittances to the debit card of relatives in Mexico at a lower cost than competing services like Western Union.
President Claudia Sheinbaum (who took over last October) has kept expanding these programs, starting with a pension for women beginning at age 60. For women from indigenous peoples, it already started. For other women, those aged 62 have started as well, the younger women start next year, as the government's redistributive capacity expands.
At the same time, Dr. Sheinbaum reported this morning in her daily news conference that foreign direct investment for the first two quarters of 2025 was a record-smashing $34+ billion, doubling the record set by the last full year of a neoliberal government in 2017 with then-President (now Spain resident on account of Spain forbids extradition of people like him) Enrique Peña Nieto.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Immigration Resources in and near to Sacramento.
We are excited to share that the California Immigration Project (CIP) has officially launched! CIP is a new nonprofit organization committed to providing free, high-quality immigration legal services and community advocacy throughout California.
We’re also excited to share that the Sacramento FUEL Program, formerly housed at CRLA Foundation, will now be housed at CIP. We are honored to continue this vital program with the goal of ensuring access to legal education and services. We are deeply grateful to our AOD attorneys and dedicated volunteers, whose commitment makes this work possible. As we begin this new chapter together, we look forward to the continued impact we will make as a team.
The formation of CIP marks an exciting new chapter that builds on our many years of client-centered advocacy as members of CRLA Foundation’s immigration team – the majority of which came together to launch this new organization. For nearly a decade, our team has been privileged to provide free immigration legal services, education, and capacity building in the Sacramento, Central Valley, and Fresno regions. Becoming an independent organization allows us to strengthen our commitment to providing legal services to immigrant communities, while enabling CRLA Foundation to focus on its role as a State Bar support center.
Our guiding principle has always been – and will continue to be – doing what is best for our clients and the communities we serve. At a time of unprecedented fear in our communities and escalating attacks on immigrants’ rights, we carry our work forward through CIP with both urgency and optimism, and we are confident in our team’s ability to meet the challenges of this moment with compassion, skill, and dedication.We look forward to collaborating with you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of immigrant communities across California.
The FUEL Network is able to provide $90,000 in grants through funding from the City of Sacramento. These grants are distributed across FUEL Partners to develop and support educational and free legal services for Sacramento community members. Organizations apply and a Selection Committee of volunteers review the applications.
We are excited to announce our new 2025-2026 FUEL Subgrant Partners!
Our amazing partners support our educational and legal services, they provide the following services free of charge to Sacramento Community Members:Please visit our website for more information on services provided by our partners!
Emergency Consultations at ERO
Immigration Legal Consultations
Legal Representation for Individuals who do not have Cases in Immigration Court
Know Your Rights Presentations
Family Emergency Preparedness Assistance Presentations
Community Support Groups and Counseling Services for Survivors of Trauma
Psychological Forensic Evaluations for Immigration Applications
Community Outreach on FUEL Services
Updates on Changes to Immigration, Policy (e.g. Tabling Events)
Thursday, August 07, 2025
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Wednesday, July 23, 2025
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Thursday, July 17, 2025
Armed Secret Police arrest immigrants in Sacramento
Armed Secret Police Arrest Citizen and others in Sacramento.
Dear CA Community,
WE NEED YOU TO SHOW UP AGAINST the ICE Detention EXPANSION PROPOSAL IN CA CITY in Kern County on July 22nd at 5 pm!
Location: City Hall, 21000 Hacienda Blvd., California City, CA 93505
The Trump administration, ICE and CoreCivic are trying to open a new ICE detention in the city, read more here. If this is realized, this will be the biggest ICE immigrant detention center in California with a capacity of 2,304 beds! After Congress allocated $45 billion in funding for detention expansion, the Trump administration is moving aggressively to try to open this facility by August/October. We know more detention will mean more raids targeting farmworking communities and other immigrant communities across California.
The Dolores Huerta foundation has been mobilizing the community and needs our support.
If you are planning to attend RSVP here: bit.ly/cacity622
(to better coordinate and keep track of our collective power to push against this proposal)
There might be an opportunity to join the city council meeting over zoom but we won’t know until the day of the meeting, you can still register and mark virtual attendance to make sure we notify you. In-person participation is highly encouraged!
Since the last time we attended the city council meeting, a planning commission has been appointed. We know the city is feeling the heat and we must continue to push them to take a stance against the expansion and deny any permits required for the proposal to move forward!
Updated flyer coming and talking points will be shared closer to the meeting.
Monday, July 14, 2025
Choosing Democracy: Who Are ICE - Political Police officers >
Strategy Against ICE-Secret Police
Indivisible at work.
Yesterday, I protested outside an ICE detention facility and visited with an Indivisible member detained there. As I covered last week, with the passage of the Big Bullshit Bill, ICE is now the largest law enforcement agency in the country. So I want to tell you about my experience this weekend because I think a lot of us -- especially us white, native-born Americans -- are going to need to get better acquainted with these secret police headquarters in the weeks and months to come.

This action took place as part of Washington state’s statewide convening in Tacoma. Across the country, we’re seeing Indivisible statewide groups host these types of statewide convenings to bring local Indivisible groups together, build connections across the movement, and develop strategic plans for coordinated local, state, and federal action. If you’re looking for inspiration, take a look at Washington’s agenda.
At their two-day convening, Washington state Indivisible group leaders heard from their state and federal elected officials, trained on responding to ICE by local immigrant rights groups, and co-designed campaigns to put into place at the local and state levels. I sat in on a campaign strategy breakout session on “demasking ICE” -- when Indivisible groups around the state started planning a local and state campaign to use their blue-state and blue-city power to push back on Trump’s secret police force.
One member of Indivisible Skagit was notably not present: Lelo. You can read about his story in The Guardian. Lelo is a farmworker, organizer, and community leader. He joined Indivisible Skagit to help link the Indivisible world with the farmworker world. But he was detained earlier this year when an ICE agent broke the window of his car with his wife in the passenger seat and forced him out. He’s been held in the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma for the last 111 days.
While a crowd gathered outside -- singing, chanting, and playing music in solidarity with Lelo -- I visited with him in this privately-run detention center, a dystopian scene in a remote part of Tacoma. I asked Lelo if he had a message to share with those gathered outside and the many more he knew were rooting for him. He did, and it was simple: “Keep paying attention, keep organizing.”
Just as we were getting ready to hit send on this newsletter, we learned that Lelo had opted for “voluntary” departure to Mexico due to the inhumane conditions at the detention center. The cruelty here really is the point.
In a statement today, Lelo committed to remaining in the fight for justice wherever he ends up. And he urged all of us to do the same:
“I encourage everyone to stay strong and keep fighting. There are many actions that you can be part of, for example show up at a protest, attend your city council meetings. Use your First Amendment right. Talk to your Representatives, let them know your concerns.”
I’m furious at what this vicious regime is doing to Lelo. And I also know they’re doing it to thousands of others. This regime is ripping people away from their families, tearing communities apart, disappearing our parents, siblings, neighbors, and friends to unimaginable conditions in camps here and abroad.
You can contribute to Lelo's legal fund here. And I hope you’ll follow his advice to keep organizing, and keep taking action. We’ve got a number of to-dos below and I especially want to pull out #2 on the list -- our One Million Rising series on strategic non-cooperation. That’s Wednesday, and we’ll have a special What’s the Plan on Thursday with authoritarianism expert Erica Chenoweth (of 3.5% fame) as a guest. If you’re looking for next steps -- this is it.
In solidarity,
Ezra Levin
Co-Executive Director, Indivisible
Your weekly to-dos
- Prepare to march this Thursday at a Good Trouble Lives On Day of Action near you. Each day brings new attacks on our rights as the Trump regime chips away at our democracy. But in the tradition of the late John Lewis, Americans across the country will rise up this Thursday in a mass, nonviolent demonstration for freedom and justice.
- Learn the tools of strategic non-cooperation to fight authoritarianism at our One Million Rising training series beginning this Wednesday. There’s no escaping it; Trump and his enablers are becoming bolder and our slide toward authoritarianism is accelerating. With institutions failing to meet the challenge, it falls to us -- the pro-democracy majority -- to defeat fascism. Join this training to help lead the fight within your networks and pass on these skills to others.
- Contact state and local Dems to demand action against masked ICE abductions. If you live in a blue city or state with a Democratic trifecta, your Democratic governor, mayor, and lawmakers have the power to stop secret police tactics like abductions by masked ICE agents. Our Blue State Defiance toolkit helps identify who to contact and what to call for.
Thursday, July 03, 2025
Benjamin Barber and PPC Repond to Republicans Deadly Bill
On Thursday, July 3, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the President's Big Ugly Destructive Deadly domestic policy bill, which authorizes the largest cuts to America's safety net, stripping Medicaid, SNAP benefits, and other vital services from millions of poor and low-wealth Americans. Bishop William J. Barber, II, President & Sr. Lecturer of Repairers of the Breach, released the following statement in response to today's actions by Congress.
"Today, Congress passed one of the most morally-bankrupt pieces of legislation in our nation’s history. This big ugly bill is the largest cut to healthcare and food assistance for children in our nation’s history, and it funds a war on immigrant communities. All the while, the bill gives tax breaks to the wealthiest among us—on the backs of our most vulnerable neighbors."
“By passing this bill, lawmakers have officially codified the deaths of thousands of people. It’s policy murder in plain sight."
“Many of the people who passed this bill also consistently profess to be led by religious values. There is no religion that supports the degradation of humans. Policymakers can’t just claim their religious values in one breath, and then turn around and approve legislation that’s guaranteed to kill people."
“The passage of this bill is deadly, but it is not a defeat. We must meet it with a resurrection. We will organize voters in every impacted community to push legislators who voted for this bill out of office and build a movement together that can reconstruct our democracy."
Even as we grieve a decision that will hurt all of our communities, we know the moral movement that can reconstruct America must come out of the communities that will hurt first and worst. That’s why we’re taking our Moral Mondays to Memphis, Tennessee and Congressional offices across the South on Monday, July 14. Please help us spread the word.
Wednesday, July 02, 2025
LULAC Condemns Trump Immigration Agenda
LULAC CONDEMNS PASSAGE OF HARMFUL SENATE BILL THAT THREATENS WORKING FAMILIES AND TARGETS IMMIGRANTS ACROSS AMERICA
Nation's Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Warns that "One Big Beautiful Bill" Threatens Economic Stability and Deepens Inequality for Millions of Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) today issued a strong statement of concern following the U.S. Senate's narrow passage of the so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill," which advances sweeping tax cuts and domestic policy changes that disproportionately harm working families, especially the Latino community and millions of others who form the backbone of the American economy.
https://lulac.org/m/U2FsdGVkX1_Q0XsLu6ylh42p0032bKkkMcsQAewbRoJGT8WVZAmnYN3mfUCo7J2LBDFFkrbiuRA
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Looking Latino Is Grounds for Deportation … in Blue States
Monday, June 16, 2025
Sunday, June 08, 2025
ICE: Crossing State Lines to Incite Riots
Saturday, June 07, 2025
Street Protests Oppose ICE in Los Angeles.
The national guard has been called in. June 7,
https://open.substack.com/pub/thecoopscoop/p/army-troops-called-in-emergency-update?
LULAC ISSUES NATIONAL ALERT AND STANDS WITH SEIU CALIFORNIA PRESIDENT DAVID HUERTA AND TARGETED IMMIGRANTS AMID ICE CONFRONTATION IN LOS ANGELES
"Moments like this is why I joined LULAC" – Alyssa Mireles, California LULAC Deputy State Director
LOS ANGELES, CA — The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the nation's oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization, is issuing a national alert and expressing full solidarity with David Huerta, President of SEIU California, and immigrant refugees and asylum seekers targeted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in downtown Los Angeles. Huerta is a longtime champion of immigrant rights and working families, and Friday's incident is yet another alarming escalation in ICE's aggressive and unwarranted presence in public spaces across Greater Los Angeles.
LULAC joins voices across California and the nation in condemning these actions, which send a chilling message to immigrants and Latino leaders: not even those who stand for justice are safe from being attacked. The California LULAC leadership is calling on state and federal officials to immediately investigate the conduct of ICE officers involved in Friday's incident and to reaffirm that civil rights, constitutional protections, and human dignity are not negotiable.
California Deputy State Director Alyssa Mireles, speaking on behalf of the LULAC state leadership, shared her perspective as a next-generation Latina leader and voice for her community:
"We need to protect our people. There's a lot of fear in our communities. Through my activism with the state, I've been able to talk to youth across California, and the common sentiment is that they're scared. Scared not only for themselves but for their parents and grandparents. They're worried about what can happen to their families. As LULAC, we must show up for our community and provide support however we can."
"I am furious. As the daughter of a local union leader, seeing Latino leaders being targeted is unacceptable. We should not be attacked because we pursue a better life. This is a real issue. History has taught us that tyrants will try to silence those who oppose them. This is no longer just something we see on the news or TikTok. It's here. It's in our backyard. It's happening in places we all know — places we visit, work and live. That's what's so shocking — seeing it play out right where we are."
"Even in my home of Oxnard, families are being broken up over ICE raids… It's heartbreaking. Put yourself in their shoes — imagine the fear they must feel seeing the government take people that you love away— and it stays with you. Preventing moments like this is why I joined LULAC. As an organization, we are committed to protecting our communities, which is central to our identity. That's why organizations like LULAC and SEIU matter now more than ever."
LULAC reiterates its demand for oversight, transparency, and full accountability from ICE and its agents. We stand strong in defending immigrants, workers, and everyone seeking safety and justice in this country.
"This is not just about enforcement," said Roman Palomares, LULAC National President and Chairman of the Board. "This is about intimidation. It's about trying to silence those who defend the voiceless. We will not be silent. David Huerta stands with our people — and LULAC stands with David Huerta."
LULAC calls upon California's elected officials — including Governor Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus — to investigate Friday's incident and ensure protections for advocates, immigrants, and every community member.
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About LULAC
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation's oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization. Founded in 1929, LULAC is committed to advancing the rights and opportunities of Latino Americans through advocacy, community building, and education. With a growing network of councils nationwide, LULAC remains steadfast in its mission to protect and empower millions of Latinos, contributing daily to America's prosperity. For more information about LULAC and its initiatives, please visit www.LULAC.org.
Tuesday, June 03, 2025
FARMWORKER YOUTH TAKE TO THE STREETS AS DEPORTATIO...
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
The Freedom-Loving Minutemen of Massachusetts Strike Again-Immigration
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
The Disappeared: Lessons from LATIN AMERICA
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Saturday, May 03, 2025
Federal Judge Restricts Border Patrol in California
A federal court on Tuesday issued a preliminary injunction forbidding the Border Patrol from conducting warrantless immigration stops throughout a wide swath of California.
The ruling came in response to an American Civil Liberties Union lawsuit filed after the El Centro Border Patrol traveled to Kern County to conduct a three-day sweep in January, detaining day laborers, farm workers and others in a Home Depot parking lot, outside a convenience store and along a highway between orchards.
The ruling prohibits Border Patrol agents from taking similar actions, restricting them from stopping people unless they have a reasonable suspicion that the person is in violation of U.S. immigration law. It also bars agents from carrying out warrantless arrests unless they have probable cause that the person is likely to escape before a warrant can be obtained.
“You just can’t walk up to people with brown skin and say, ‘Give me your papers,’” U.S. District Court Judge Jennifer L. Thurston said during a Monday hearing in Fresno that featured moments of heated exchange between government attorneys and the judge.
The ACLU filed suit on behalf of United Farm Workers, arguing that the stops violated the Fourth Amendment. The judge has not decided on the totality of the case, but on Tuesday granted the ACLU’s motion to stop the Border Patrol from conducting similar operations while the case moved through the courts.
“I think that it’s pretty clear that half of a century of really established law is being upheld. It’s unfortunate that this is a cause for celebration. It’s not legal to snatch people off the street for looking like farm workers or day laborers,” said Elizabeth Strater, vice president of United Farm Workers.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta agreed. “That’s existing law, and the judge’s order reflects existing law.”
“You can’t just indiscriminately stop people and search them without any appropriate reasonable suspicion or probable cause or without a warrant,” Bonta said at a news conference in San Diego on Monday about conditions in ICE detention. “So, it sounds like the judge had seen enough and wanted to issue an order. “
The injunction is in effect in the jurisdiction of California’s Eastern District, which spans the Central Valley from Redding to Bakersfield.
After the January sweep, the man who led it, Chief Patrol Agent Gregory Bovino, said his agents specifically targeted people with criminal and immigration histories. However, a CalMatters investigation revealed that the Border Patrol had no criminal or immigration history on 77 of the 78 people it arrested.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Trump; Sus padres fueron deportados, pero la niña de 2 años sigue en EE. UU.
Sus padres fueron deportados, pero la niña de 2 años sigue en EE. UU.
El gobierno de Trump envió a la madre a Venezuela y al padre a una prisión en El Salvador, mientras que la hija permanece en algún lugar de Estados Unidos.

Una familia venezolana pide que una niña de dos años sea devuelta a su madre luego de que el viernes las autoridades estadounidenses deportaran a la madre a Venezuela sin la niña.
El padre de la niña fue enviado a una prisión de El Salvador en marzo.

